Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv Size:6x750ml austere and incredibly persistent finish

austere and incredibly persistent finish

notes Soter

grainy tannins with oodles of freshness and epic persistence

this wine is a blend of mostly Mencía with Caiño and Bastardo

(87-90)/2027+

Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv Size:6x750ml austere and incredibly persistent finishThe 2004 Barolo Vecchia Vigna delle Brunate is more forward than the straight Barolo Brunate, which was my concern when the wine was young, although I did not think it would develop this quickly. Scents of licorice, game, sage and leather add darkness as well as weight, but the 2004 appears to have been heavily marked by new French oak. Although the flavors are a bit forward, the 2004 should drink well for at least a few years. I bought this wine on