Marengo Mario – Barolo DOCG Brunate 2012 e Brunate Riserva 2012 (2 bt.)
€160.00
| YEAR | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Producer | Marengo Mario |
| APPELLATION | Barolo DOCG Brunate / Barolo DOCG Brunate Riserva |
| Grape variety | |
| COUNTRY | Italy |
| REGION | Piedmont |
| Format | 0,75 lt |
| ALCOHOL CONTENT | 14.50% |
| Drinking Window |
A unique opportunity to appreciate two different wines, coming from the same vineyard, same producer, in the same vintage, in one of the most fascinating “crus” of La Morra: Brunate.
Always considered among the great representatives of Barolo in this Municipality, this MgA is located on the border between La Morra and Barolo and is mentioned for its vocation to viticulture already in documents of the XIX Century.
Thanks to the important temperature range and to the peculiar soil, wines coming from this area are rich in aromas as well as in body, while maintaining the typical elegance of the soil: rich in Sant’Agata Marls fossils, calcareous sediments and clay. In fact, today this cru is cultivated by some of the most historical producers of the area.
Marco Marengo is a small family winery, famous for its wines having a particular style, which made of the motto “quality more than quantity” a true philosophy. It is one of those wineries that are still not well known, also because of the production choice: very few varieties, the ones typical of the territory, and only 6,000 bottles of Brunate and 900 of Riserva made each year, with great care in the winemaking process and a measured balance between a modern style and the respect for terroir. Combining the vocated area and the skills of the producer, this is undoubtedly the jewel of the winery. The Brunate Riserva comes from a parcel with the oldest vines on the property, planted in 1942.
The “Brunate” Barolos of this winery are open, intense and welcoming.
Ripe red fruits are combined with floral and slightly spicy notes, structure and depth are supported by delicate tannins and a long pleasant finish. The Riserva is characterized by a more intense color, darker fruit and chocolate tones.
Perfect to combine with cheese or braised meats.
It can be served slightly more chilled, at about 17-18°C or at 19-20°C for a touch of warmth and softness.
Suggestion to open it about 1 to 2 hours before serving it. And let it breath in the glass as well.
Manual harvest and vineyards management.
Short maceration, aging in barriques (25% new maximum) for 24 months on the Brunate.
One year more of age in the bottle for the “Riserva”.
