Marcarini
Marcarini Barbera d’Alba “Ciabot Camerano”
Barbera d'Alba DOC
100% Barbera
13%
Sustainable
Tasting Notes
Intense garnet red with warm ruby reflections, the wine opens on a round, fruity Barbera nose balanced by gentle oak and classic acidity, then moves to an austere yet warm palate that is robust and well-balanced, evolving into a sweet, pleasantly savory finish.
Cultivation
Hand-picked on October 2nd.
Vinification
Fermented for eight days at 26°C to capture clear aromas and a solid structure. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures six months in 25-hl Slavonian oak casks, undergoes light clarification, and is bottled at the end of August.
Aging
6 month in barrels, then 3 months in bottle.
For six generations, Marcarini has cultivated estate-owned vineyards in some of La Morra’s most prized sites, including La Serra and Brunate, where steep slopes, diverse soils, optimal sun exposure, and distinct microclimates yield wines of remarkable character while supporting thoughtful, sustainable farming. A pioneer of single-vineyard bottlings as early as the 1950s, Marcarini continues to highlight the individuality of its crus, including the historic Boschi di Berri vineyard, home to over 150-year-old pre-phylloxera Dolcetto vines. Rooted in a “classic” philosophy that seamlessly blends tradition and modern precision, the family carries forward its legacy in an eighteenth-century winery and underground cellars ideally suited for long, traditional élevage.