Marcarini
Barolo Brunate 2019
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for at least two years in medium-sized oak barrels (20–40 hectolitres). |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Cru Brunate DOCG: 100% Nebbiolo from the Langhe between La Morra and Barolo, vintage 2019
- Extended maceration: must on the skins for at least 4 weeks, controlled fermentation
- Aged in oak: minimum 2 years in 20–40 hectolitre barrels
- Complex bouquet: vanilla, sweet spices, tobacco, mountain hay and undergrowth
- At the table: decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C; ideal with meats, risottos and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marcarini Barolo Brunate is a red wine from Piedmont, produced from Nebbiolo grapes. A true expression of Barolo, this wine stands out for its garnet red colour with delicate ruby highlights. On the nose, it reveals a broad and persistent bouquet, where notes of vanilla, sweet spices, tobacco, mountain hay and undergrowth blend together. On the palate, it displays a noble and velvety character, accompanied by a warming sensation and a long aromatic persistence that enhances its complex flavour profile.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the historic Brunate cru, located between the municipalities of La Morra and Barolo. The vines grow at an altitude of around three hundred metres, benefiting from optimal south and south-west exposure that ensures full ripening of the grapes. The soil, of calcareous and clayey origin, has a significant concentration of magnesium, a key element in giving Nebbiolo a solid and defined structure. The vineyards are trained using the espalier system with Guyot pruning.
How it is produced
Production by Marcarini begins with a meticulous selection of the grapes at harvest. Vinification involves temperature-controlled fermentations and maceration in contact with the skins for about four weeks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes a period of ageing in oak barrels for at least two years. The entire process concludes with limited technological intervention during bottling, in order to preserve the wine’s integrity and identity.
History and Curiosities
The Barolo Brunate by Marcarini represents one of the highest expressions of Nebbiolo, originating from a historic cru celebrated since the 1300s. Situated between La Morra and Barolo, these exceptional vineyards give rise to a wine that embodies the most authentic Piedmontese tradition. As early as 1958, the family proudly displayed this prestigious mention on the label, bearing witness to a deep connection with the land. Today, the winery continues this centuries-old vocation, offering enthusiasts a glass with a noble and commanding character.
Awards
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2019
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
87/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Luisa Marchetti
- Bottles produced: 115.000
- Hectares: 20
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| Name | Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Marcarini |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Barolo Brunate by Marcarini represents one of the highest expressions of Nebbiolo, originating from a historic cru celebrated since the 1300s. Situated between La Morra and Barolo, these exceptional vineyards give rise to a wine that embodies the most authentic Piedmontese tradition. As early as 1958, the family proudly displayed this prestigious mention on the label, bearing witness to a deep connection with the land. Today, the winery continues this centuries-old vocation, offering enthusiasts a glass with a noble and commanding character. |
| Origin | Municipalities of La Morra and Barolo (cru Brunate) |
| Climate | Altitudine: 300 m. s.l.m. Esposizione: Sud, Sud-Ovest. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, clayey, with a characteristic prevalence of magnesium. |
| Cultivation system | Vertical trellis with Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Harvest | ing of grapes at full and perfect ripeness. |
| Fermentation | At least four weeks |
| Production technique | Strictly controlled fermentations with maceration of the must in contact with the skins for at least four weeks; ageing for at least two years in medium-capacity oak barrels (20-40 hectolitres) |
| Wine making | Strictly controlled fermentation with maceration of the must in contact with the skins for at least four weeks; fully completed malolactic fermentation; ageing for at least two years in medium-capacity oak barrels (20–40 hectolitres). |
| Aging | Aged for at least two years in medium-sized oak barrels (20–40 hectolitres). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |