Marcarini
Barolo Comune di La Morra 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
- Name: Barolo DOCG from the Municipality of La Morra 2022 (0.75 l)
- Aromas: Floral and fragrant bouquet with hints of violet and rose
- Colour: Garnet red with ruby highlights
- Palate: Elegant structure, persistent and enjoyable even when young
- Recognition: Rated 94 points by James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barolo Comune di La Morra from Marcarini is a still red wine from Piedmont with a deeply refined character, appreciated for its pleasantness and immediate approachability even in its youth. In the glass, it displays a captivating garnet red colour enriched by bright ruby highlights. The olfactory profile reveals a fresh and fragrant bouquet, where delicate floral notes of violet and rose emerge. On the palate, the sip is distinguished by a long aromatic persistence, supported by a balance that reaches its full expression in harmonious timing.
Where it comes from
This Barolo originates from historic vineyards located in the municipality of La Morra, a prime area in the heart of Piedmont. The vines grow at an altitude between 300 and 380 metres, benefiting from optimal south and south-west exposure. The soils, of calcareous and clayey origin and rich in magnesium, define the typical expression of the Tortonian soils, enhancing the authentic identity of the local landscape.
How it is produced
The production process follows a rigorous traditionalist vinification, aimed at preserving the purity of the grape variety and the territory. Marcarini creates a harmonious blend by vinifying together the grapes harvested from different historic plots. Vineyard management uses the espalier system with Guyot pruning, with a planting density of 4,000 vines per hectare. The result is a red wine with an elegant profile, capable of offering a satisfying and complex drink from the earliest stages of its evolution.
History and Curiosities
Born from the Marcarini family's desire to enhance the identity of the Tortonian soils, this Barolo masterfully balances tradition and allure. Through a traditional vinification that combines grapes from historic vineyards located in La Morra, it takes shape as a red wine with an extraordinarily elegant profile. Designed to reach its evolutionary peak in a short time, it offers an enveloping sip that is thoroughly enjoyable even at a young age. An excellence awarded 94 points by James Suckling, proudly preserved in the iconic Piedmontese Albeisa bottle.
Awards
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2022
94/100
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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2022
88/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
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 Comune di La Morra 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Marcarini |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the Marcarini family's desire to enhance the identity of the Tortonian soils, this Barolo masterfully balances tradition and allure. Through a traditional vinification that combines grapes from historic vineyards located in La Morra, it takes shape as a red wine with an extraordinarily elegant profile. Designed to reach its evolutionary peak in a short time, it offers an enveloping sip that is thoroughly enjoyable even at a young age. An excellence awarded 94 points by James Suckling, proudly preserved in the iconic Piedmontese Albeisa bottle. |
| Origin | La Morra (Piemonte) |
| Climate | Altitude: 300-380 m a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, clayey, with a characteristic predominance of magnesium |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 4000 plants per hectare |
| Production technique | Traditionalist style winemaking (part of the grapes from historic vineyards vinified together) |
| Wine making | Traditionalist style; a portion of the grapes from the historic vineyards is vinified together. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |