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Marcarini (Cogno) Barolo Brunate 1964

$32499

A genuine piece of Barolo history. In 1964, a young Elvio Cogno, then cellar master at Poderi Marcarini in La Morra, did something almost unheard of: he put a single vineyard name, Brunate, on the label. It made Marcarini the pioneer of cru Barolo, predating the now-famous bottlings of Giacosa and Vietti. The 1964 was a great harvest, and this wine from the celebrated Brunate cru became legendary. This is a mature, traditionally made Barolo from one of the appellation's most storied sites, decades into its evolution. At this age, condition is everything; treat it gently, decant with care, and expect the secondary, tertiary complexity that only old Nebbiolo delivers.

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Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 1964 Barolo Brunate from Cogno-Marcarini is another wine that would have merited its own dinner. Still rich and broad shouldered, it showed plenty of intensity and depth. Here, too, only the memory of a perfect bottle seared on my mind kept from loving the 1964 more." —Antonio Galloni

More about Marcarini

The historic village of La Morra is one of my favorites in Barolo. Here Nebbiolo has a more elegant and expansive expression than Serralunga or Castiglione Falletto. This is likely due to the predominance of blue marl soils as well as hints of limestone, as opposed to the compact clays that dominate most of Barolo. The particular micro-climates play a role too. But whatever it is, it is certain that the perfume and texture of La Morra is wonderfully distinct.

In this village one of the most accomplished and old school producers has to be Marcarini. This estate has roots that go back several centuries and they have been producing wine since 1850. The family was also one of the first to begin designating their cru vineyards on their label, as they have been bottling their two most famous vineyards, La Serra and Brunate, separately for decades.

In 1990 Manuel Marchetti and his late wife Elisa (whose great-great-great grandfather first founded the Marcarini label) became the proprietors. They changed very little, holding steadfast to the traditions of the family. Manual is one of the more thoughtful and interesting people in Barolo, and he is a good friend. His adherence to the “old-school” style is purposeful but not dogmatic.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    1964

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Brasato, truffle dishes, roast game, aged hard cheeses, simple preparations that let the wine speak.

Tasting Profile

Dried cherry, leather, tar, truffle, and forest floor. Light, fully resolved tannins, fresh acidity. Delicate, savory, lingering. Mature; handle gently.