2004 Barolo DOCG, Cru La Serra, Az. Agr. Marcarini

To Manuel Marchetti his 2004s Barolos remind him of 2001 or 1999, either way both excellent vintages for his pair of single vineyard wines. La Serra perches vertiginously below the walls of La Morra, Barolo's highest village lying directly across the valley from Monforte d'Alba. Compared to its sibling Brunate, La Serra's sandy marl soils and 13 year-old vines consistently deliver a more ethereal fruit character: the rich, taut black-strap molasses, floral, black cherry-stone conjures up visions of greatness, confirmed by a magnificent presence, sinewy, savoury & serious.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)

Quite developed and leathery on the nose with notes of sweet plums. Full firm and quite spicy with long fresh finish.
(4/5 Stars -Barolo 2004: The Results- Highly Recommended - Decanter - May 09)

A sweet welcoming plump plum nose. Delightfully bright damson and cranberry fruit and citrus zest. Lots of energy and a dry spicy finish. Bracing tannins. Seems almost ready to drink!
(Tamlyn Currin - jancisrobinson.com - 25 Mar 2010)

"Marcarini's 2004 Barolo La Serra reveals floral aromatics and a candied, spicy quality to its red cherry fruit. Made in a linear, focused style, this taut Barolo offers outstanding persistence on the palate and refined ripe tannins. It is a lovely La Serra"
(Antonio Galloni-Wine Advocate-Dec 2007)