2021 Barolo Brunate
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A stunning beauty, the M. Marengo 2021 Barolo Brunate sticks to a classic Nebbiolo playlist. It delivers high tones of dried mint and blue flower, with that menthol-like note being a distinctive element of this site. There is a stony, taut character as well, and the wine feels vibrant and alive in terms of mouthfeel. The tannins are polished and firm. I recommend putting the Brunate aside for another 10 years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Very pale greyish ruby. Light but confident nose. High-toned. Already quite evolved. Well mannered rather than assertive. But certainly not one of the most dramatic 2021 Barolos. (JR)
The 2021 Barolo Brunate is another potent, deep wine from Marengo. Spice, leather, tobacco, incense and gravel all run through this imposing Barolo. Broad shoulders hold it all together. The 2021 strikes me a a wine to drink over the medium term.