Mario Marengo

Barolo DOCG - Bricco delle Viole - Mario Marengo 2022

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Mario Marengo
Name	Barolo DOCG
Variety	Nebbiolo 100%
Vintage	2022
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Roses, spices, ripe red fruits
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region	Piedmont
Production area	Langhe
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Minimum 3 years
Type of cask	Large oak casks and barriques
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	18-20°C
Recommended consumption	From 5 to 15 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Description

The Barolo DOCG "Bricco delle Viole" by Mario Marengo is an expression of excellence of the Nebbiolo grape, coming from one of the most prestigious and characteristic crus of Barolo, the Bricco delle Viole. This area is renowned for its particular exposure and soil rich in calcareous marl, which give the wine an extraordinary elegance and aromatic depth. The Mario Marengo winery, faithful to the Piedmontese winemaking tradition, produces this Barolo with great care and attention, resulting in a wine that is a true tribute to the Langhe land.

The "Bricco delle Viole" has a brilliant garnet red color, tending towards orange with ageing. On the nose, the wine releases an intense and complex aroma, with notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, enriched by nuances of rose, violet, spices, tobacco and a light touch of leather. These olfactory characteristics are typical of high quality Nebbiolo and are further enhanced by the specificity of the Bricco delle Viole terroir.

In the mouth, Barolo "Bricco delle Viole" reveals a solid and at the same time elegant structure, with fine but persistent tannins that integrate well with the typical acidity of Nebbiolo, giving the wine a long life and notable aging potential. The finish is long and persistent, with a return of floral and fruity notes, enriched by a pleasant minerality that leaves the palate clean and satisfied.

Ideal in combination with rich and tasty dishes, such as red meats, game, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses, Barolo "Bricco delle Viole" is also an excellent meditation wine, to be savored slowly to grasp all its nuances.

The winery

Mario Marengo – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Mario Marengo.

Family-run winery in La Morra (the Langhe, Piedmont) known for its Barolo (including Brunate and Bricco delle Viole) and for traditional winemaking with a focus on the local terroir.

Region: Piemonte

Country: Italia

Founded: 1899

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto

Historic La Morra winery, founded in 1899. Vineyards in notable crus of the Langhe: Le Brunate and Bricco delle Viole; also present in the Roero. Main products: Barolo, Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, Nebbiolo d'Alba. Online sources report production and area figures that do not always match: for example, a tourist source lists 6 hectares and 25,000 bottles per year, while other commercial estimates indicate about 3,000 cases annually; for consistency, specific numbers are left as null on the product sheet. Family-run: Marco Marengo, with the involvement of his wife Jenny and his son Stefano.

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Winery history

The Marengo family has been producing wine in La Morra for several generations; the winery is recorded as having been founded in 1899. In recent decades, management passed to Marco Marengo and his family, with involvement from the next generation. Over the years the winery has brought its Barolo to international markets and has consolidated a reputation linked to the historic vineyards in the La Morra area.

Production philosophy

Strong focus on vineyard work and respect for the land: an approach that prioritizes grape quality and agronomic practices compatible with the cru's vocation, with traditional winemaking and wood aging where applicable.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in the municipality of La Morra. The family's vineyards are situated in the crus Le Brunate and Bricco delle Viole; there are also parcels in the Roero. Some sources indicate vineyards exposed at about 350 m above sea level.

Awards and recognitions

The winery and some of its wines are mentioned in guides and reviews, and vintages have appeared in evaluations by international critics.