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2016 Barolo, Brunate, Marcarini, Piedmont, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Nebbiolo
Ready - youthful
Walter Speller
17.5/20
Antonio Galloni
92/100
Product: 20161101030
2016 Barolo, Brunate, Marcarini, Piedmont, Italy

Description

Marcarini’s Brunate continues its upward trajectory. Manuel will hold the 2016 release back until January 2021, allowing the necessary maturation of this jewel in their crown. Indeed, Brunate can be considered a “Grand Cru” of La Morra. Marcarini is fortunate to own 4.5 hectares of this vineyard, although fastidious selection keeps total production low. The wine is tight at first, but displays the richness and flesh typical of La Morra. With notes of plums, wood-spice, some menthol and tobacco, this is very composed, with effortlessly fine tannins and a lift of freshness on the finish. Drink 2026-2045.
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2016
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Marcarini

Critics reviews

Walter Speller 17.5/20
La Morra. Tasted blind. Current release. Lustrous mid ruby with orange tinges. Youthful and compact on the nose with chalky hints and raspberry. Supple palate with minerally cherry fruit but not yet entirely open. Finely chiselled, gravelly tannins and gorgeous, lively acidity.Drink 2024 - 2038Walter Speller, Decanter.com (Jun 2021)
Drink 2024 - 2038
Walter Speller, Decanter.com (Jun 2021)
Antonio Galloni 92/100
Marcarini's 2016 Barolo Brunate captures much of the mystique of this La Morra site in its beguiling aromatics. Deep, layered and so expressive, the 2016 has a lot to offer. Time in the glass brings out an exotic quality to the red toned fruit, with spice, menthol and floral overtones that linger. I would not be in a rush to open bottles.Drink 2026 - 2036antonio_galloni, Vinous.com.com (Jan 2021)
Drink 2024 - 2038
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Jan 2021)

About this wine

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.
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Marcarini

Few views in Barolo can compete with the one from Marcarini’s terrace in La Morra. Encompassing most of the region’s communes and vineyards, one only has to look south-east to see Barolo’s modest size, cradled in the Italian Alps. It is fitting that Marcarini occupies this prime location; the winery is built underneath La Morra’s medieval watchtower, a signpost to the Marchetti family cantina that’s visible across the region.
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