THE JEFFERSON CLUB - March 2021

It is near impossible to find exquisite Barolo under $100 a bottle. Near impossible. However, Marcarini delivers with their 2016 “La Morra” Barolo.


MARCARINI BAROLO
’LA MORRA’
2016

Wine Maker: Elisa Marchetti (6th generation Marcaini)

Region: La Morra, Barolo, Cuneo, Piemonte, ITA

Grape Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo

Viticulture: Calcareous, argillaceous with magnesium content

Method: Traditional; aged in large Slavonian oak casks

Serving Suggestions: serve at 64-68F in Burgundy glasses (large bowl)

Age: drink 2021-2028

Nose: fragrant rose petals and violets, red currant

Palate: bright and elegant with red cherry and clove

Finish: refined tannin structure with elegant length


About Marcarini

The Marcarini family has been cultivating vines in La Morra of Barolo for near 200 years. They we among the first to separate different wines by crus, or vineyard plots. Today, the family produces exceptionally traditional Barolo in addition to Dolcetto, Barbera, and Moscato.

Why I am excited about this wine

As previously mentioned, Barolo has consistently demanded high prices and are some of the most long-lived red wines. To find a bottle that expresses traditionally produced Nebbiolo that is so approachable at such a young age and retails under $100 is incredible, yet Marcarini has done so with their new La Morra bottling aimed at expressing their small region of Barolo.

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