Marcarini, Barolo Brunate, 2010

Brunate is one of Barolo's grand crus, and the Marcarini family has farmed a substantial chunk of it for generations from their base in La Morra. This is the wine that made their name: traditionally made Nebbiolo aged two years in large Slavonian oak casks, built to reward the cellar. The 2010 vintage is one of the modern greats in Barolo, a cool, classic year that produced wines of structure, perfume and remarkable longevity. At fifteen years on, this is just entering its mature window; decant it well, or hold a few more years.