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Marcarini, Barolo Brunate, 2007

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
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Brunate is one of Barolo's grand crus, and the Marcarini family has owned a considerable chunk of it for generations from their base in La Morra. This is the wine that made their name: traditionally made Nebbiolo, macerated a month or more on a submerged cap and aged at least two years in oak, built to reward the cellar. La Morra's Nebbiolo runs more elegant and expansive than Serralunga's, and Brunate's south- and southwest-facing calcareous clay gives that perfume real structure to hang on. The 2007 growing season was warm and generous across Barolo, a vintage that produced plusher, more openly charming wines than the cool classic years — which makes a nearly two-decade-old bottle like this a very inviting way into mature Nebbiolo. The family was among the first in the region to put a cru name on a Barolo label, and Brunate has appeared on their bottles since 1958.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"Bright medium red. Sweet, ripe aromas of cherry and redcurrant, with a hint of surmaturite. Fat, lush and sweet, with considerable power to the rich flavors of ripe red fruits and brown spices. Has the stuffing to support its big, round tannins. A very ripe style but with more supporting structure and a bit less alcohol (14.2%) than the La Serra." —Stephen Tanzer

Wine Spectator

92 points

"This is slightly herbal, sporting cherry and strawberry flavors as well. A taut, linear red, with tension and a firmly tannic finish. A bit compact now, but with good potential."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"This Barolo from the Brunate cru shows gorgeous characteristics of mature fruit, spice, natural rubber, asphalt, tar and root beer. The wine’s personality is marked by a comforting, almost familiar territory-driven feel that recalls the greatest Nebbiolo-based wines from Piedmont."

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

    2007

  • 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, agnolotti del plin in butter and sage, mushroom risotto, or aged Castelmagno.

Tasting Profile

Classic traditional Barolo: rose, tar, dried cherry and licorice, with the leather and earth notes that come with age. Full-bodied, with firm tannins softened by time, bright acidity and a long, perfumed finish. Decanting helps.

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