Faro 2017
Barbera d'Alba 'Vignota' 2018
Barolo La Serra 2016
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