The 2020 M. Marengo Barolo Brunate is a powerful and expressive Barolo from a celebrated vineyard site. Aromas of strawberry, orange peel, cedar, and dried flowers lead to a medium-bodied palate with muscular, chewy tannins that provide structure and length. Notes of spice, chocolate, dark currant, licorice root, rosemary, and cola emerge, along with subtle iron or crushed stone minerality, reflecting the vineyard’s austere character. Perfumed, harmonious, and fresh, this Barolo shows precision and depth typical of the Brunate cru.

James Suckling | JS 97
Published: Jan 9 2024

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.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Apr 4, 2024
Drink: 2026-2045

A note of iron or crushed stone lifts from the bouquet of the M. Marengo 2020 Barolo Brunate. After that, it shows a very firm and compact fruit profile with dark currant, licorice root, rosemary and cola. The more austere side of this celebrated vineyard comes through nicely in this hot vintage. The fruit is quite bold but not overripe. It needs more time in bottle to flesh out. Production is 5,000 bottles.

Wine Spectator | WS 94
Published: Feb 28, 2025

Perfumed and expressive, featuring strawberry, cherry, rose, mint, menthol and wet hay aromas and flavors. Harmonious and juicy, this stays fresh and supple on the long aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2043. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.

Technical Specs

Classification: Barolo DOCG
Alcohol: 14.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2020
Varietals: 100% Nebbiolo
Vineyard: Brunate MGA, La Morra
Vine Age: Approximately 80 years, planted in 1942
Vineyard Area: Approximately 1.2 hectares
Elevation: Around 350m
Soil: Clay and limestone-rich soils
Harvest: Hand-picked
Vinification: Traditional Barolo vinification with extended maceration and ageing in oak
Production: Approximately 5,000 bottles
Consulting Oenologist: Beppe Ca’Viola
Region: La Morra, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Braised beef, steak, venison, lamb, truffle dishes, porcini mushrooms, tajarin with ragù and aged hard cheeses