Reviews & Ratings

2005 Marcarini Italian (Piedmont) Red "La Serra Barolo"

Winery: Marcarini

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "La Serra Barolo"

Wine Category: Italian (Piedmont) Red

Grape blend: 100% Nebbiolo

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Barolo

State or country: Italy

Price: $58

Cases produced: 1,500

KWG Score: 90 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: December 28, 2009

Wine Review: This is a very approachable Barolo that is ready to go now. It is slightly reddish brown in color with a fragrant and inviting black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, approachable, and well balanced. The flavor profile is a tasty red cherry with delicately infused light oak and a slight touch of red raspberry. The finish is dry and its well managed tannins drift along nicely. Pair this tasty Barolo with a veal marsala dish in the near term. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The wine has a garnet-color and ruby-red reflections with a slight orange note. The nose is ethereal, fresh, elegant and very persistent, with hints of violet, rose, liquorice and sweet spices. In the mouth the flavor is long and intense. To be served in crystal glasses with very large bowls.

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