Marcarini, Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) 2010

This exemplary producer turned out a fabulous Brunate from the 2010 vintage in Barolo.  Always masculine and rather brooding in its youth, the 2010 nevertheless already shows hints of the leather and cocoa powder notes it tends to display in its maturity, along with a suggestion of truffles and spices.  Built for the long haul, this would best be stored for at least five years, but it will likely develop in a positive direction for a full two decades.