Marcarini
Barolo La Serra 2021
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Other years | 2019 |
- DOCG Designation: Barolo La Serra 2021, still red wine from Piedmont by Marcarini
- La Serra Cru, La Morra: vineyards at 380 metres, south and south-west exposure, gentle ventilation
- Calcareous-clay soils: rich in magnesium and mineral salts, providing savouriness and balance
- Ethereal bouquet: hints of violet and rose, liquorice and sweet spices; long aromatic persistence
- Savoury and harmonious palate: balanced tannins; 14% vol, 0.75 l; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo La Serra Marcarini is a Piedmontese red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, offering a clear profile and a pure expression of Barolo. In the glass, it displays a garnet red colour enriched with ruby highlights and a delicate orange hue. The aromatic profile is ethereal and profound, characterised by floral notes of violet and rose, accompanied by liquorice and sweet spices. On the palate, it reveals a savoury and harmonious structure, maintaining excellent balance thanks to perfectly balanced tannins.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the historic cru La Serra, located in the municipality of La Morra. The vineyards stretch at an altitude of 380 metres above sea level, benefiting from a privileged south and south-west exposure. This positioning favours ideal grape ripening, defining a character of great elegance. The calcareous and clayey soil, rich in mineral salts and magnesium, combined with a constant gentle breeze, gives the wine its typical and refined taste profile.
How it is produced
The production process relies on established techniques to best manage the delicate stages of fermentation and maturation. During the harvest, a careful selection of the grapes is carried out, a fundamental step to preserve the integrity of the final product. The journey in the cellar helps to shape a balanced profile, where the clarity of the aromas blends with a measured tannic texture. To fully appreciate the bouquet's opening, it is recommended to decant for about an hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
Often described as the other soul of Barolo Marcarini, La Serra DOCG 2021 originates from the historic area of La Morra bearing the same name. Compared to the Brunate cru, it ripens later, offering an ethereal aromatic profile of rare elegance, enriched with notes of violet and liquorice. As an additional historical curiosity, since 2015 a rigorous selection of grapes has been introduced during the harvest to further enhance the quality of this historic cru.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
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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2021
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 La Serra 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Marcarini |
| Story | History and Curiosities Often described as the other soul of Barolo Marcarini, La Serra DOCG 2021 originates from the historic area of La Morra bearing the same name. Compared to the Brunate cru, it ripens later, offering an ethereal aromatic profile of rare elegance, enriched with notes of violet and liquorice. As an additional historical curiosity, since 2015 a rigorous selection of grapes has been introduced during the harvest to further enhance the quality of this historic cru. |
| Origin | Comune di La Morra |
| Climate | Altitude: 380 m a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, clayey, with a characteristic prevalence of magnesium. |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 |
| Production technique | Traditional methodology of vinification, fermentation and maturation |
| Wine making | The fermentation and all stages of maturation of this wine follow the same traditional method reserved for Brunate; since 2015, to improve the quality of Barolo, the grapes have been selected during the harvest. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |