Rating: 90 Points (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate)

“The 2003 Barolo Brunate reveals a darker color and weightier personality in its expression of dark fruit, leather, spices, beef bouillon and coffee beans. Although an attractive wine, it is not especially fresh and looks to be on a relatively fast aging curve. This is a solid effort from Marcarini, even if most estates with holdings in Brunate achieved a higher level in 2003, a vintage in which this historic, fabled vineyard was particularly advantaged.”

Rating: 91 Points (Wine Advocate)

“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”.

Rating: 93 Points (Wine Advocate)

"The 2005 Solaia is elegant and refined, yet it remains incredibly primary. Still, it is hard not to admire the wine’s layered expression of blue and black fruits. The oak remains prominent, but I am confident the wine will come together with bottle age. The Solaia vineyard is one of the most unique terroirs in Italy, and the wine has a track record of developing beautifully in bottle, even in smaller vintages. It will be fascinating to follow this Solaia as it matures. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2023.” (06/2008)