Marcarini Barolo Brunate 1971 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Marcarini
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	1971
Sku	RD11161
Size	750ml

 

The 1971 Barolo Brunate from Marcarini is a profound expression of one of Barolo’s most lauded vineyards in an exceptional vintage. With over five decades of bottle age, this wine is a study in graceful evolution and aromatic depth. It opens with a mesmerizing bouquet of dried rose petals, leather, truffle, orange peel, and earthy sous-bois, revealing a wine that has traded youthful vigor for complexity and nuance. On the palate, it’s silky and ethereal, with softened tannins and lingering flavors of spice, dried cherry, and balsamic herbs. The structure remains intact, a testament to the vineyard’s pedigree and the winery’s traditional methods.

Marcarini, a historic Barolo estate based in La Morra, has long been a champion of traditional Nebbiolo winemaking. Founded in the 19th century, the winery gained acclaim in the mid-20th century under the guidance of Giuseppe and Elvio Marcarini, and it continues today under the stewardship of Manuel Marchetti and his children, who uphold a philosophy rooted in respect for terroir, time, and tradition. Marcarini was among the first producers to single-vineyard label Barolo, most notably from the revered Brunate cru, a steep amphitheater of clay-limestone soils that yields some of the most elegant and complex wines in the region. The estate’s approach favors long macerations, aging in large Slavonian oak casks, and a restrained hand in the cellar, allowing the voice of the vineyard to speak clearly across de