The 2020 Bricco delle Viole from M. Marengo is a beautifully lifted and expressive Barolo, showing bright red fruits like cherry and strawberry, floral violet notes, and a touch of spice and earth. It’s elegant yet structured, with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, polished finish. Refined now, but with great aging potential—definitely one to watch.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 97
Published: Jan 9, 2024

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.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Apr 4, 2024
Drink: 2026-2040

This MGA is located on the steep hill that rises from Barolo toward the village of La Morra, and vines sit between 390 to 480 meters in elevation. The M. Marengo 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole offers a delicate bouquet with proverbial violet-like aromas that filter through redcurrant and ripe cherry. There is a hint of something spicy in this vintage that recalls pink peppercorn or toasted herb. The tannins are strong, and there's good acidity with a velveteen close. Only 6,000 bottles were made.

Wine Spectator | WS 92
Published: Dec 2, 2024

A lively red, this is packed with cherry, raspberry, earth, iron and tobacco flavors. Despite its muscular profile, this is fresh and firm on the lingering, chalky finish. Best from 2028 through 2043. 400 cases made, 200 cases imported.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17
Published: Jul 11, 2024
Drink: 2024-2032

Barolo. Impressive dark ruby! Subtle oak with hints of smoked bacon and brooding fruit. Supple, concentrated cherry and blackberry fruit on the palate with finely chiselled tannins. A mouthful of fruit layered with coating tannins on the finish.