M Marengo - Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020
The 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole exemplifies the elegance of its high-altitude, clayey-calcareous soils. This vineyard, planted in 1955 and sitting at 420 meters above sea level, produces wines that are fresh, floral, and balanced. The wine displays ruby red hues with orange reflections and offers a fine, ethereal bouquet of liqueur cherry and sweet spices. On the palate, it is soft and persistent, with sweet, well-integrated tannins. This Barolo is approachable even in its youth.
James Suckling: 97 Points
Really beautiful and so clear and vivid. Plum, peach, strawberry and stone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with clear and poised fruit and fine and polished tannins and a refined and crafted finish. Already so beautiful to taste (drink) but there’s such balance and presence in the wine. Drink after 2028 but hard not to touch now.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
This MGA is located on the steep hill that rises from Barolo toward the village of La Morra, and vines sit between 390 to 480 meters in elevation. The M. Marengo 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole offers a delicate bouquet with proverbial violet-like aromas that filter through redcurrant and ripe cherry. There is a hint of something spicy in this vintage that recalls pink peppercorn or toasted herb. The tannins are strong, and there's good acidity with a velveteen close. Only 6,000 bottles were made.
