La Serra sits above Brunate and is entirely in La Morra, although right on the border with Barolo. The vineyard is 3.5 hectares, planted in 1953/1991 and the elevation, 380 metres,  gives wine freshness and energy with bright fruit and crunchy acidity. Whilst it doesn't have the status of Brunate, its full of surprises when it comes to cellaring, especially from the warmer vintages.

"La Morra is most often a horror zone for me when it comes to Barolo, fine light wines, beefed up with way too much oak. Marcarini is one of the beautiful exceptions to that.  So fine, and finely etched. Red fruits, roses, mint, almond, subtle five spice perfume. It's medium-bodied, fresh and precise, fine brick dust and peppery tannin, quiet succulence of strawberry and other red fruits, spice and liquorice root, long cool finish. So lovely. Energy and charm. Love this wine. And there's more to come too, I feel. 95+ points." Gary Walsh, The Wine Front