Marcarini Winery dates back six generations. The Marcarini estate covers 25 hectares and is situated in La Morra in Piedmont. In sourcing fruit for their Barolo, the family owns vineyard plots in La Morra comprising two of the areas best vineyards, Brunate and La Serra. Each is bottled as a separate wine. The wines of Marcarini are fiercely traditional.
Light red in color. Almost translucent. 14% ABV. Gorgeous, traditional nose of rose petals, tar, pine needles and forest floor. Soft and silky on the palate. Supremely elegant. Dried cherries, tobacco, anise and earth on the palate. The finish is exceptionally long with substantial drying tannins. Stunning Barolo from a traditional producer. Enough fruit and tannic backbone to cellar for another 6-8 years.
My rating: 93 points.
Marcarini is a bargain compared to other top notch Barolo. Bottles of the Brunate and La Serra can typically be found for $50-$60. The wines age for decades.