Marcarini
Barolo Brunate 2021
Other years:
2019| 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-capacity oak barrels (20-40 hectolitres) |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Origin Brunate: vineyard at 300m between La Morra and Barolo, south/south-west exposure
- Grapes and designation: 100% Nebbiolo, Barolo DOCG still red, alcohol content 14%
- Vinification: controlled fermentation and maceration on the skins for 4 weeks
- Ageing: at least two years in Slavonian oak barrels from 20 to 40 hectolitres
- Profile and awards: notes of vanilla, spices, tobacco; velvety taste; James Suckling 99/100
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Brunate by Marcarini is a still red wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin, made from Nebbiolo grapes, an authentic expression of the renowned Langhe region in Piedmont. To the eye, it displays a garnet red colour, enriched by clear ruby highlights. On the palate, it reveals a powerful and commanding character, supported by a velvety and warm texture that envelops the sip with remarkable persistence. Fermentation in steel and ageing in oak barrels give the wine a solid balance, contributing to a complex and fascinating aromatic profile.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in Piedmont, in the famous Brunate cru, one of the most historically renowned areas located between the municipalities of La Morra and Barolo. The vineyards are situated at around three hundred metres above sea level and benefit from optimal south and south-west exposure, which favours the full ripening of the grapes. The soil is distinguished by a calcareous and clayey matrix, characterised by a significant presence of magnesium, a fundamental geological element that gives the wine savouriness and a well-defined structure.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous selection of the grape bunches in the vineyard. In the cellar, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, accompanied by a maceration on the skins for about four weeks in steel tanks to extract colour and structure. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for at least two years in Slavonian oak barrels. This process shapes a broad and complex bouquet, where intense aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and violet blend with notes of liquorice, vanilla, tobacco and undergrowth.
History and Curiosities
Renowned since the 1300s, the Brunate cru embodies the purest expression of the Langhe. For generations, the Marcarini family has devotedly cultivated 4.5 hectares of historic vineyards, planted between 1978 and 1987. Since as early as 1958, the bottles have borne this illustrious designation, enhanced by meticulous selection during the harvest. Preserved in the iconic Albeisa bottle, the majestic Barolo Brunate 2021 has been awarded the AIS Four Vines and the extraordinary score of 99/100 from James Suckling.
Awards
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2021
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
99/100
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
89/100
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 Brunate 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 Renowned since the 1300s, the Brunate cru embodies the purest expression of the Langhe. For generations, the Marcarini family has devotedly cultivated 4.5 hectares of historic vineyards, planted between 1978 and 1987. Since as early as 1958, the bottles have borne this illustrious designation, enhanced by meticulous selection during the harvest. Preserved in the iconic Albeisa bottle, the majestic Barolo Brunate 2021 has been awarded the AIS Four Vines and the extraordinary score of 99/100 from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Municipalities of La Morra and Barolo (cru Brunate) |
| Climate | Altitude: 300 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 |
| Harvest | ing of the grapes at full and perfect ripeness. |
| Fermentation | At least four weeks |
| Production technique | Controlled fermentation with maceration on the skins for at least four weeks; ageing for two years in medium-capacity Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentations strictly controlled and maceration of the must in contact with the skins for at least four weeks in stainless steel tanks; full malolactic fermentation; ageing for at least two years in medium-capacity Slavonian oak barrels (20–40 hectolitres). |
| Aging | Aged for at least two years in medium-capacity oak barrels (20-40 hectolitres) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |