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Marcarini, Barolo Brunate, 2005

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
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Brunate has been singled out as one of the Langhe's most important vineyards since the 1300s, and Marcarini was among the very first to put a cru name on a Barolo label. Brunate has appeared on their bottles since 1958. The family has owned a sizeable piece of the vineyard for generations from their base in La Morra, where Nebbiolo tends to be more elegant and expansive than in Serralunga or Castiglione Falletto. Brunate's south- and southwest-facing slopes of calcareous clay, high in magnesium, give that elegance something firm to stand on. Marcarini is happy to call itself traditionalist: rigorous vineyard work and low yields. A 2005 bottle gives you classic cru Barolo with two decades already behind it. Follow the family's own advice and pour it into very large-bowled glasses.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"Good deep red. Sexy, perfumed aromas of cherry, tobacco, brown spices and flowers. Sweeter and lusher than La Serra, showing a distinctly fuller texture and more ripeness. With its broad tannins and lingering persistence, this is quite suave. Both of these vineyards were picked after the rain but the Brunate seems clearly more successful." —Stephen Tanzer

Wine Spectator

91 points

"Shows aromas of flowers and strawberry, with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a vanilla, berry and citrus fruit aftertaste."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"With fruit harvested from the beautiful Brunate cru located just a short distance away from the Barolo castle, this wine from Marcarini will delight you. The aromas here are full, generous and recall wild berry, cedar, smoke, licorice and cherry cola. Tight, firm tannins and bright acidity make the wine both cellar worthy and food friendly."

More about Marcarini

The historic village of La Morra is one of my favorites in Barolo. Here Nebbiolo has a more elegant and expansive expression than Serralunga or Castiglione Falletto. This is likely due to the predominance of blue marl soils as well as hints of limestone, as opposed to the compact clays that dominate most of Barolo. The particular micro-climates play a role too. But whatever it is, it is certain that the perfume and texture of La Morra is wonderfully distinct. In this village one of the most accomplished and old school producers has to be Marcarini. This estate has roots that go back several centuries and they have been producing wine since 1850. The family was also one of the first to begin designating their cru vineyards on their label, as they have been bottling their two most famous vineyards, La Serra and Brunate, separately for decades. In 1990 Manuel Marchetti and his late wife Elisa (whose great-great-great grandfather first founded the Marcarini label) became the proprietors. They changed very little, holding steadfast to the traditions of the family. Manual is one of the more thoughtful and interesting people in Barolo, and he is a good friend. His adherence to the “old-school” style is purposeful but not dogmatic.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2005

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Elegant

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Brasato al Barolo, braised beef short ribs, tajarin with shaved truffle, roast leg of lamb with rosemary, porcini risotto, or aged Castelmagno.

Tasting Profile

Expect the classic traditional Barolo profile from La Morra: red cherry, violets and tar, with savoury notes of dried herbs, leather and truffle developing with bottle age. It's medium-bodied but firmly structured, with bright acidity, fine, grippy Nebbiolo tannins and a long, dry finish. Think the perfume of red Burgundy with a lot more grip.

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