Ratings

Producer A Z	Wine A Z	Publication A Z	Rating A Z	Vintage A Z	Date A Z
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The M. Marengo 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane is a lovely wine showing bright fruit and a nice aromatic intensity that shines from the glass. You get classic Barbera tones of fresh cherry, forest berry and dried blueberry. The quality of those fruit tones is sharp and well defined, and that's what gives this wine its edge. Vigna Pugnane concludes with bright acidity and a pretty mineral accent that is subtle, but that elegantly frames the fruit. Some 5,500 bottles were released.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	91 Points	2016	06/2018 Review The 2016 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane hits all the right buttons. There is a fundamentally fresh and crunchy quality of fruit here that comes off as fresh plum or taut cherry picked right off the tree. The wine is aged in oak (most neutral barrel with a smaller percentage of new wood) for eight to ten months. The mouthfeel is broad and large with lasting intensity and delineated structure.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The M. Marengo 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Pugnane is a lovely wine showing bright fruit and a nice aromatic intensity that shines from the glass. You get classic Barbera tones of fresh cherry, forest berry and dried blueberry. The quality of those fruit tones is sharp and well defined, and that's what gives this wine its edge. Vigna Pugnane concludes with bright acidity and a pretty mineral accent that is subtle, but that elegantly frames the fruit. Some 5,500 bottles were released.
Marengo	Barbera d’Alba Vigna Pugnane	WS - Wine Spectator	89 Points	2016	01/2018 Review This red is bright, exuding plum, blackberry, violet and earth aromas and flavors. Supple and balanced, with a long aftertaste supported by a dense matrix of tannins. Drink now through 2023.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Marengo's 2014 Barolo is an impressive entry-level bottling. Deep, layered and persistent in the glass, the 2014 has a lot to offer. The inclusion of fruit that often goes into Marengo's single-vineyard wines has boosted quality and resulted in an especially serious, brooding Barolo. I would give this another 6-12 months, or more, to allow the tannins to soften further. Marengo's 2014 is a clear overachiever. Don't miss it.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2014	06/2018 Review Here's a solid expression of Nebbiolo with delicate, almost Burgundian lines. The 2014 Barolo gives off an initial impression of greater power and density. This effect does not last long because the more you contemplate the bouquet, the more you are made aware of its delicate and fine nature. There are blue fruit aromas backed by very pretty tones of crushed mineral, ash and pressed violets. The mouthfeel is broad and persistent, albeit less dense or rich compared to past vintages. Marco Marengo tells me that 2014 reminds him of the 1996 vintage, thanks to the wine's ability to maintain its natural freshness.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Pretty, with floral, cherry, strawberry, tobacco and tar flavors. Elegant and silky, with a grain to the firm tannins. Stays bright and long on the finish. Decant or age for at least three years. Best from 2021 through 2036.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	91 Points	2015	02/2019 Review Marco Marengo’s 2013 Barolo is lovely. Medium in body, gracious and lifted, the straight Barolo is a terrific wine in its peer group. Sweet red fruit and floral notes are front and center in a mid-weight, nuanced Barolo that speaks with a sense of energy. It is terrific entry-level offering from Marengo. Drink it over the next decade.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	07/2019 Review Focused aromas of dark berries, hot stones and a bouquet of flowers. Full-bodied yet focused and chewy with polished tannins and a medium finish. Pretty and reserved. Very 2015. Drink in 2022.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2015	06/2019 Review The Marengo family has harnessed the sunshine and the soft warmth of this vintage with an expert touch. The 2015 Barolo (with fruit sourced from four different vineyards in La Morra) is a steady, rich and softly layered expression. The wine is slightly more accessible in the near term, yet there is enough fruit density and firmness to carry it forward in time. Marco Marengo is one of the most talented winemakers in La Morra, and I highly recommend this wine for those just getting to know the complex world of Nebbiolo. Some 7,400 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review An elegant, perfumed style, boasting cherry, floral, tobacco and mineral aromas and flavors. Intense and long, with excellent balance, refinement and detail on the stony finish. Best from 2021 through 2035.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	90 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Dried cherries and herbs. Good tannins and moderate acidity for a 2014 Barolo. A very solid wine for the vintage that you can drink now or hold.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2019 Review Marco Marengo's 2016 Barolo is forward, succulent and very easy to like. Sweet tobacco, orange peel and exotic spice notes give the straight Barolo lovely aromatic complexity to play off its mid-weight structure. This is such a pretty and expressive entry-level offering. Juicy, open-knit and inviting, but with good tannic grip beneath that gives the wine its sense of energy.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Aromas of cherry, incense and eucalyptus introduce this red, whose flavors evoke cherry, earth, iron and orange peel. It's firm and tightly packed, with a lingering finish and essence of fruit. Best from 2023 through 2040. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2016	06/2020 Review The M. Marengo 2016 Barolo opens to an almost exotic character with little hints of freshly cracked white pepper, pressed violets, powdered licorice root and touches of clove and cinnamon that are playfully sprinkled throughout as this wine changes and evolves in the glass. The curious thing about this wine is that I am reminded of Nebbiolo, but not only. Those distinctive white pepper notes recall Pelaverga or maybe Freisa (another red grape of the Langhe area that, according to some researchers, could be related to Nebbiolo). This wine puts on quite a beautiful showing, and those savory or spicy notes are cleverly downplayed to give more prominence to the beautifully pure and brilliant fruit on hand. This wine represents a blend of fruit from various sites in La Morra (Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie), and together they paint a very authentic portrait of this Barolo village known for delicate, floral and softly graceful expressions of Barolo. Some 16,300 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo is a gorgeous wine. Bold, rich and ample in the glass, the Barolo possesses terrific depth and tons of character. Juicy dark cherry, plum, spice and licorice meld together in a forward, bold Barolo that will drink nicely with minimal cellaring. There is some edginess to the tannin, but this is nicely done.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This wine draws its fruit from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra. The M. Marengo 2017 Barolo achieves a level of immediate elegance and balance that was by no means easy to achieve in this challenging and hot vintage. The Marengo family has successfully harnessed the floral and more graceful side of the vintage fruit, with wild berry and powdered licorice. You do feel the youthful tannic tightness in this release, so give this wine a few extra years to unwind and soften. This was a release of 10,700 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review This is a generous and rather soft 2017 with berry, toffee, chocolate and walnut character. Full-bodied and round-textured with a flavorful finish. Drink in 2023, but already very attractive.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Pretty cherry and currant aromas and flavors ply the dense texture in this lively, well-defined red, which shows excellent balance and energy, with floral, mineral and tobacco notes joining in and persisting on the complex finish. Best from 2024 through 2042. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	DC - Decanter	95 Points	2017	06/2018 Review Marco Marengo manages little more than four hectares in La Morra. His Brunate is a wine to look out for, but in a dry vintage such as 2017, the blended wine from his passionate vintner is no less interesting. The grapes were sourced from Fontanazza, Brunate, Bricco delle Viole and Pugnane. It exhibits leafy lightness with orange peel and cocoa powder. The attack is firm, muscular yet ripe. Dense on the mid-palate, it has bracing acidity combined with eminently savory orange fruit. The finish is chiselled, with a good length of fruits and liquorice.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2018	11/2021 Review Marengo's 2018 Barolo is a classy, polished wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and sweet red berry fruit all grace this exquisite, nuanced Barolo from Marengo. Readers will find a delicious entry-level offering.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2018	01/2022 Review A straightforward, fresh red-berry nose. Medium-bodied. Racy feel to this, with very fine firm tannins and some good, fresh length. Best from 2023.
Marengo	Barolo	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The M. Marengo 2018 Barolo shows a lean and luminous appearance with delicate aromas of pressed rose, cassis, earth and a twist of orange peel. That citrusy note adds a lot of freshness and energy to the bouquet. The fruit blended here comes from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra. Some 18,000 bottles were produced. Marco Marengo and his family have recently acquired a new vineyard in the Valmaggiore cru of Roero. A Langhe Nebbiolo wine will be produced with this fruit starting in 2021.
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2019	07/2023 Review Aromas of fresh cherries and cranberries with crushed herb, citrus peel and dry earth undertones. Medium-bodied with polished and fine-grained tannins with dusty texture. Linear finish. Delicate and attractive. Drink after 2026.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	07/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo shows medium-dark concentration with a bouquet that includes interesting notes of dried flower, bramble, crushed stone, pomegranate and redcurrant. I notice that this vintage from the Marengo family, with their modern boutique winery just outside the town of La Morra, is a richer, bigger wine in 2019. It will require a few more years of bottle age for sure. The fruit used is a blend from the four vineyard sites farmed by this family in La Morra. Production is 10,000 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	09/2023 Review A pretty red, this boasts strawberry, cherry, currant and rose aromas and flavors. Firm and taut, with fine harmony. Should be approachable soon, and if not this at least has the depth and complexity of the best '19s. Charming and persistent. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Marengo	Barolo	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2020	01/2024 Review Lovely candied strawberry, rose petal, citrus and sandalwood aromas follow through to a medium to full body with chewy and rich tannins and a vivid finish. Nicely done. Drink after 2027.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2013	10/2017 Review An elegant style, sporting rose, strawberry, cherry and light grassy aromas and flavors. Well- balanced, with a firm supporting structure and fine length. Best from 2021 through 2038. 330 cases made.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2014	11/2017 Review Usually a lifted, delicate wine, the 2014 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is dark, imposing and very much closed in on itself. The fruit profile is also quite a bit darker than is typically the case. Today, the 2014 is potent, austere and in need of cellaring in order to soften. Readers will have to be patient.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Aromas of blackberries, walnuts and cigar box. Ash and black cherries, too. Full-bodied, deep and juicy. Tannic and structured for the vintage. Tar and rose-petal aftertaste. Needs three or four years to soften. Try in 2021.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2014	06/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine with a very distinct and identifiable aromatic personality. Maybe it's the power of suggestion, but the vineyard name Bricco delle Viole says it all. There is a strong floral signature here with pressed blue violets in a leading role. This is a delicate and graceful expression with nuanced aromas and a profound sense of depth. The lighter and more finessed nature of the cool 2014 vintage jibes very well with that central floral theme.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2015	01/2019 Review Aromas of smoke, meat and dark berries follow through to a full body with rich, velvety tannins and a flavor finish. Try in 2010.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Bricco delle Viole shows all the energy and linear drive that is typical of this side, even if the wine remains a bit compact today, with less of the generosity that it can show in some vintages. Dark and cherry, chalk, mint and floral notes are woven throughout this expressive, nervy Barolo. The purity of the flavors is striking. Time in the glass brings out a bit of the mid-palate sweetness that is missing at the outset. There is so much to like in this pretty, expressive Barolo from Marengo.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2015	06/2019 Review In cooler vintages, the Bricco delle Viole site produces wines with strong floral aromatics that range from blue wildflowers to rose hip. However, the warmer-vintage 2015 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a very different wine that breaks away from its predecessors. The quality of the aromas is darker, more saturated, and it veers toward black and purple fruit more than those characteristic floral tones. This is a more impactful Barolo with broad shoulders, depth and firmly integrated tannins. It walks with a heavier gait compared to past vintages, but it covers the palate beautifully. About 6,000 bottles were produced.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	95 Points	2016	12/2020 Review This vibrant red is rich and harmonious, offering cherry, raspberry, menthol, wild herb and tar flavors that are nicely integrated into the solid structure, extending with a persistent aftertaste of fruit and savory elements. Best from 2022 through 2045. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	06/2020 Review Speaking from the heart, this is probably my favorite wine from M. Marengo. The 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a wine that always stands out in my tastings thanks to its very special bouquet. I am reminded of flowers, with hints of rose hip, lavender and, of course, violets, after which this cru site is named. Fruit comes from a one-hectare plot in the comune of Barolo at about 420 meters above sea level (a slightly higher and cooler site). You can almost taste the cool, calcareous soils here thanks to those delicate and fragile aromas. This 2016 vintage offers a bit more power and density, and that floral signature is slightly downplayed in favor of red fruit and wild berries. This vintage offers just a tad more concentration and darkness, with the textural tightness that beckons for many more years of cellar aging. With time, those beautiful fruit flavors will become more relaxed and polished. There's that hint of crushed white pepper again, which we saw in the classic Barolo. It pops up in this wine like a little sparkle at the very end. Some 6,100 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is dark, powerful and austere. At the same time, the Bricco delle Viole has more fruit depth and overall intensity than it normally does. This needs time in bottle to fully emerge, but it is quite promising and very pretty, even in the early going. Deep, rich and chocolatey with well-integrated oak, the 2016 is both intriguing and promising.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is a powerful, driving wine. All the signatures of this site are amplified in 2017. There is plenty of that distinctive red berry fruit but the tannins are also pretty imposing. It will be interesting to see where this goes.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2017	06/2021 Review The labels used in this flight of Barolo are very intuitive, as the shade of orange used in the printing grows darker to correspond with the tasting order of increased structure and concentration. A release of about 6,000 bottles, the M. Marengo 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is presented in a medium-orange color, telling you it is a degree lighter than the Brunate but a degree heavier than the classic Barolo. The wine shows wild berry fruit, sour cherry, dried violet and lilac, with dried licorice root and aniseed. You'll notice the tannins, especially if this wine is tasted too young, so give it time.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A Barolo with ripe berry, spice and some cedar and chocolate. Dried flowers and some asphalt, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Very classic structure. Shows freshness and solidity. Needs a few years to open. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Medium-bodied with a good core of red fruit and lightly firm, nicely integrated tannins. Fluid palate. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	VS - Vinous	92 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is weightless, ethereal and classic in feel, as Barolos from this site so often are. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet red cherry, anise and rose petal are nicely lifted. Marco Marengo has done a nice job in taming the typically incisive Bricco dell Viole tannins. This is beautifully done.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2018	06/2022 Review The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole (with 6,000 bottles made) opens to a medium rich appearance followed by very distinct aromas of wild rose, grilled herb, mint and freshly milled white pepper. The wine's texture is lean but fine-tuned and elegant. These qualities shape a long and polished mouthfeel. Fruit comes from a one-hectare parcel at a breezy 420 meters in elevation.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	DC - Decanter	96 Points	2019	02/2023 Review Marengo is a small estate based in La Morra, managed by Marco Marengo and his family. A boutique winery with a slightly modern style - small barrels, vinification without submerged cap - they claim vines in some of the best MGAs. This Bricco delle Viole 2019 shows all the freshness expected from this MGA, with sweet violet soaked with pomegranate, liquorice and smoky woodland. Dark, concentrated and full of sucrosity on the palate, it has chewy, ripe tannins, great volume, and quite a youthful, sticky finish. Precised extraction should make for a great wine in time.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2019	01/2023 Review A rich red, with cherry and blackberry flavors frames by toasty oak. This has hints of eucalyptus and tar that are buried for now, yet should become more expressive as time goes on.Shows lovely texture and harmony. Best from 2026 through 2043. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2019	06/2023 Review Notes of red berries, crushed violets, cedar, wet moss and forest wood. Medium- to full-bodied, meaty and compact with firm and slightly chewy tannins, making the wine steady and taut while still showcasing the vivid ripe red berry character. Lingering finish. Try after 2026.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2019	07/2023 Review This is a wine I always love, thanks to its distinctive grace and foral notes of wild rose and lilac. The M. Marengo 2019 Barolo Bricco delle Viole shows more heft and concentration in this growing season, and it's visible in its darker color. The bouquet is also compact and more robust at the same time with cassis, light spice and candied orange peel. Mineral dustings make for an elegant end note, and the tannins show the Frmness of youth. Production is 6,000 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2019
Marengo	Barolo Bricco delle Viole	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2020	01/2024 Review 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.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2016
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Bicchieri	2017
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2012	11/2015 Review Marengo's 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is gorgeous. Deep, powerful and translucent, it exudes class in all of its elements. There is plenty of Brunate character in the glass. The 2012 is quite deep and richly textured, especially within the context of the year. In particular, the oak, while present, is also nicely balanced at this stage. As always, it will be interesting to see how the Riserva ages, given that development in bottle has been something of an Achilles’ heel in other vintages.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2012	03/2016 Review Incredible purity of fruit here with strawberry, plum and floral aromas. Full body, velvety and polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Love the texture. Wonderful aromatic red. One of the best ever from here. Better in 2019.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2012	06/2016 Review The 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is distinguished by two additional years of bottle aging (as opposed to barrel aging). Indeed, that extra time in a closed, oxygen-free container has slowed the wine's evolution. I'd suggest waiting a few years before popping the cork. You can also count on this beautiful Barolo to need an extra long drinking window as its continues its evolution. The bouquet offers a flurry of aromatic activity with lively intensity, dark fruits and spicy complexity. The mouthfeel offers elegantly polished tannins. Marco Marengo says the 2012 vintage represents a marriage of the elegant 2010 growing seasons and the fruity exuberance of 2011.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	94 Points	2013	10/2017 Review A lithe, fluid version, this exhibits rose, strawberry and cherry flavors, with a hint of licorice. Very delicate for a Barolo, reflecting both the region and the vintage. Delivers a long finish and refined tannins. Best from 2022 through 2036. 500 cases made.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	91 Points	2014	01/2018 Review Still a bit shy on the nose. This has more polish than most 2014 Barolos. Thanks to the rather elegant and dry tannins, there is a lot of the drive. The finish is fresh and fairly long. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	92 Points	2014	10/2018 Review Cherry, strawberry, tar and underbrush aromas and flavors signal this supple red. Rich and accessible, showing fine balance, harmony and length. Best from 2021 through 2036.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2014	11/2017 Review The 2014 Barolo Brunate is another powerful, imposing wine from Marco Marengo. Deep and pliant through the middle, with a huge core of fruit, the 2014 has much to offer. Black cherry, plum, lavender, leather and smoke infuse the deep, resonant finish. It will be interesting to see how the 2014 ages. At this stage, it clearly holds quite a bit of promise. In 2014, there is no Riserva; all the fruit was used for this, the straight Brunate bottling.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2014	06/2018 Review The 2014 Barolo Brunate takes us to the more structured and robust side of the Nebbiolo spectrum. The Brunate cru in La Morra is known for its deeply saturated, enriched and elegant wines. This expression from Marco Marengo makes sure that a healthy dose of sheer elegance is part of that formula. The lighter and more ethereal character of the cool 2014 vintage also comes through. The results shown here are polished and finely textured, with blue fruit and dried currant followed by tar, licorice and spice. The finish is long and silky with excellent tannic management.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2015	02/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Brunate is another enticing wine in this range. Black cherry, spice, leather and licorice all flesh out in the glass. The breadth and textural resonance that are such signatures of Brunate emerge effortlessly. I would give the 2015 a few years in the bottle to come together. Even in the early going, the 2015 exused class. The Brunate is the darkest and most powerful wine in this range.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	94 Points	2015	01/2019 Review An impressive nose, for the bright cherries on offer, as well as an entrancing array of dried flowers, herbs and spices. The palate arrives in succulent and fresh form with a luscious and impressive thread of fresh and juicy tannins. Impressive freshness and energy at the finish. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2015	06/2019 Review The 2015 Barolo Brunate is decidedly not a shy wine. It opens to dark color saturation and varietal aromas that are dark and thick in character. That characteristic power and determination of the Brunate cru is played forward with perfect pitch. This wine shows compact and firm structure, like tight bricks layered one on top of the other, to form the density and richness that makes such a lasting impact on the palate. Some 3,700 bottles were created.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2016	11/2019 Review The 2016 Barolo Brunate is soft, perfumed and very pretty. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and anise all grace this expressive, mid-weight Barolo. Overall, this is a decidedly lightweight, perfumed style of Brunate, a site where the wines tend to be richer, deeper, and more powerful; I would prefer to drink it over the next decade, give or take.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2016	12/2020 Review Taut with raspy tannins, underneath are delicate flavors of rose, strawberry, cherry, cardamom and tobacco. Overall balanced and elegant. Best from 2023 through 2038. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2016	07/2020 Review This is really something for the appellation this year with blue fruit, minerals, stones and oyster-shell undertones. Fresh rose petals, too. Full-bodied with a compact palate and chewy, powerful tannins that are tight and impressive. One for the cellar. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	97 Points	2016	07/2020 Review The 2016 Barolo Brunate is the most Nebbiologgiante of these new releases from Marco Marengo. As you would expect of a wine from the Brunate cru, the wine opens to a dark, sultry and beautifully saturated color with red brick or crimson highlights. The bouquet follows the Nebbiolo playlist faithfully with bright aromas of dried cherry, dark fruits, plums, moist earth, licorice and savory tobacco. Whereas Marengo's other two Barolo releases (the Barolo classico and the Bricco delle Viole) offer a stronger floral signature with hints of white pepper, this Barolo from a one-hectare plot (with limestone calcareous soils at 350 meters above sea level) is focused on dark fruit, spice and leather. It also shows a significant tannic structure and dense fiber that arguably makes this a more important or full-bodied alternative. In short, there is considerably more power and strength in this beautiful wine, and it should hold in your cellar for 20 years or more. Only 5,000 bottles were made.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2017	02/2022 Review Woodsy, spice and floral notes frame the core of cherry and strawberry in this slim, detailed red, which is bright and pure, firming up as the finish lends a compact feel. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	94 Points	2017	01/2021 Review The 2017 Barolo Brunate shows why this is such a highly-regarded site. Powerful and deep, the 2017 has enough fruit and pedigree to keep the formidable tannins in check. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, licorice and menthol gain volume as the 2017 opens in the glass. This brooding Barolo needs time in bottle, but it is pretty compelling, even in the early going.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	94 Points	2017	06/2021 Review With fruit from La Morra, the 2017 Barolo Brunate presents a taut and tight bouquet of candied cherry, violets, orange peel and iron ore. The aromas are fluid and agile, yet they are also quite polished and focused. Indeed, this Brunate offers the greatest degree of complexity and sheer depth in this portfolio from the Marengo family of La Morra. Again, we see those extra tight tannins that are such a common feature of Barolo wines from the hot and dry 2017 vintage. This was a release of 4,800 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2017	06/2021 Review A red with lovely ripe strawberry, spice and some flowers and leather. Dried orange peel, too. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins that are slightly mouth-puckering. It’s structured and rather powerful. Needs time to soften. Give it three or four years to soften. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	92 Points	2018	01/2022 Review Ripe red berries with floral aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with fine, firm tannins that for now are coated with very bright, tangy fruit flavor. Very intense and tight, even racy, this needs some time for the flighty edges to settle down and the real core to expand. So youthful. Try from 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2018	11/2021 Review The 2018 Barolo Brunate comes across as elegant and restrained in this vintage, which is not a bad thing at all. The Brunate signatures are present, but their intensity is decidedly dialed down. Dark cherry fruit, leather, spice, tobacco and menthol linger on the soft, open-knit finish.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2018	06/2022 Review Fruit for this wine comes from a 1.2-hectare site with classic calcareous soils. The 2018 Barolo Brunate is very different from the other two wines in this portfolio. Brunate shows a higher level of intensity and boldness with dark fruit, sweet plum, rusty nail and garden soil. This expression is also best equipped with integrated tannins and freshness to continue on a steady aging trajectory. I love that subtle note of sweetness that appears on the finish. This is a 5,800-bottle release.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	96 Points	2019	06/2023 Review This is earthy and spiced yet fresh and red-fruited at the same time, with cherries and peach skins as well as dried flowers and decomposed wood undertones. Impressive complexity and structure with medium to full body and densely packed, fine tannins. Balanced and long. Try after 2027.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WA - Wine Advocate	97 Points	2019	07/2023 Review The 2019 Barolo Brunate is a feshy and hearty Nebbiolo with ample structure and staying power. The bouquet offers dark fruit, candied plum, blue flower, spice and rusty mineral. There is a hint of rosemary sprig or forest bramble as well. Brunate ends with almost metallic-like notes that are characteristic of this vineyard cru, and the wine has plenty of structure to carry it through more years of bottle age. Production is 6,000 bottles.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	WS - Wine Spectator	93 Points	2019	09/2023 Review An austere, tightly packed red, with plum, black cherry and violet flavors underlined by beefy tannins. The compact finish makes it difficult to see where this is going. Best from 2028 through 2048. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Points	2019
Marengo	Barolo Brunate	JS - James Suckling	97 Points	2020	01/2024 Review Aromas of strawberry, orange peel and cedar with dried flowers follow through to a medium body with solid and muscular tannins that run the length of the wine. Flexing. Spice, chocolate, strawberry and cedar at the end. Chewy. Needs time to soften but all here. Better after 2028.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	JS - James Suckling	93 Points	2013	01/2019 Review Aromas of dark fruit and hints of cinnamon and spices follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins with lovely freshness and focus at the finish. Very finely textured and subtly complex. Drink or hold.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	VS - Vinous	93 Points	2013	02/2019 Review Marengo 2013 Barolo Riserva Brunate is a potent wine. There is plenty of brightness and energy, but whether or not the 2013 ever grows into the case, the Riserva is decidedly pushed in style, which I am not sure the wine really needs or benefits from. Bright red cherry, plum, blood orange, chalk, spice and floral notes add striking nuance. Today, the Riserva is decidedly austere.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	JS - James Suckling	95 Points	2015	02/2021 Review Dried berries and dark chocolate with some coffee and walnut undertones. Full-bodied with a firm tannin structure and a flavorful finish. This needs time to open and come together. Try after 2024.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2015	06/2021 Review Here's a dramatic change from night to day or day to night. I tasted the M. Marengo 2015 Barolo Riserva Brunate after the three Barolo wines this estate released from the 2017 vintage. Those wines are tightly wound and astringent, and then you get to this 900-bottle release Riserva that is loose-knit, swinging far and wide with a huge range of dark fruit aromas. These include cherry liqueur, tobacco, powdered licorice and tarry smoke. The bouquet is slow, weighty and sensuous in a way that only the sunny 2015 vintage can manage.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	VS - Vinous	90 Points	2016	11/2021 Review The 2016 Barolo Riserva Brunate is attractive, to be sure, but much of its fruit and overall intensity have been overwhelmed by the oak. This lacks the intensity and resonance of the best wines of the year. More importantly, Marengo has the fruit to make a great, great Barolo. That is the bar here.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	96 Points	2016	06/2022 Review The M. Marengo 2016 Barolo Riserva Brunate is released in a tiny production of just 700 bottles. From an iconic vintage, the wine is beautifully balanced and intense with wild berry aromas that segue gently to spice, tarry smoke and powdered licorice. This vintage really shows the incredible depth and detail that the Nebbiolo grape is capable of rendering, especially in deft hands such as these. This is one for your cellar.
Marengo	Barolo Brunate Riserva	WA - Wine Advocate	95 Points	2017	07/2023 Review Not many producers had the courage to make a Riserva in this vintage that saw hot temperatures and very dry weather. The M. Marengo 2017 Barolo Riserva Brunate (in the dark brown label) does indeed deliver a darker and more robust quality of fruit with thick textural support at the back. However, the wine is never too ripe. It offers more power overall and a specific aroma of licorice or toasted aniseed that accompanies dark fruit and spice. Fruit is selected from the oldest vines in Brunate. This is a tiny production of just 700 bottles.
Marengo	Dolcetto d’Alba	WS - Wine Spectator	91 Points	2017	12/2018 Review A rich, supple Dolcetto, with ripe blackberry, black cherry and violet aromas and flavors. Firmly structured and harmonious, leaving a mouthwatering impression on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
Marengo	Dolcetto d’Alba	VS - Vinous	89 Points	2019	09/2021 Review The 2019 Dolcetto d'Alba is a powerful, pleasantly rustic wine that offers plenty of depth as well as intensity. Blue fruit, game, licorice and earthy notes are all packed into a deceptively mid-weight Dolcetto that is long on personality and character.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2016	06/2018 Review Nebbiolo from the Valmaggiore vineyard in Roero is quickly becoming one of my Italian wine passions. Only a handful of Piedmont producers make wine here and one of them is the Marengo family. The vineyard parcel belonged to Eugenia Marengo's (Marco's wife) family. Valmaggiore has dramatically vertical slopes that would be terraced in any other part of the world in order to make working here easier. For whatever reason, terraces were never built here, making for dangerously slippery conditions during rain. The 2016 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore sees fruit sourced from 60-year-old vines. This wine offers an excellent starting point for those who want to taste the special Valmaggiore Nebbiolo. Keeping in character, this wine delivers a unique aromatic profile with dried violets and herbs. The mouthfeel shows deep complexity and brilliant freshness.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	WA - Wine Advocate	92 Points	2019	06/2021 Review The 2019 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore shows good concentration and a robust bouquet with dark fruit and nutty aromas that remind me of toasted hazelnuts or almonds. Those nutty aromas segue to earthy truffle and potting soil that are also specific to this bottle. Some of my favorite producers offer a Nebbiolo from the Valmaggiore cru in Roero on the left banks of the Tanaro River, and I always recommend them enthusiastically, both for the quality of the fruit and the competitive price points. This release shows a hint of white pepper at the back of its pretty, dark fruit. Some 6,500 bottles were produced.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	WA - Wine Advocate	93 Points	2021	07/2023 Review Bright and fresh, the M. Marengo 2021 Nebbiolo d'Alba Vigna Valmaggiore offers dark fruit, cherry, earth and a fragrant aroma of rosemary twig or lavender. This Nebbiolo d'Alba has more richness and complexity compared to most of its peers. It boasts a very Mediterranean personality overall. It ages in oak for a quick eight months, and 10,000 bottles were created.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	DC - Decanter	91 Points	2020	05/2023 Review Ripe, spicy, dusty and earthy, this has an expansive and quite bold fruit aroma outlined by a balsamic waft. The attack is very spicy , with ripe, juicy and silky raspberry, pomegranate and black cherry overlaying an earthy background. The acidity cuts through nicely, making this a really moreish, classy Nebbiolo for drinking with food or on its own.
Marengo	Nebbiolo d’Alba Vigna Valmaggiore	GR - Gambero Rosso	2 Points	2021

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