Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv other_regions_italy Juicy and inviting

Juicy and inviting

There is excellent richness to the solidly concentrated and well-detailed flavors that possess a sleek mouth feel despite the presence of plenty of taut muscularity

it’s medium to full bodied

Readers will have to be patient with the 2016

Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv other_regions_italy Juicy and invitingThe 2004 Barolo Vecchia Vigna delle Brunate is more forward than the straight Barolo Brunate, which was my concern when the wine was young, although I did not think it would develop this quickly. Scents of licorice, game, sage and leather add darkness as well as weight, but the 2004 appears to have been heavily marked by new French oak. Although the flavors are a bit forward, the 2004 should drink well for at least a few years. I bought this wine on