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Established in 1899 in La Morra, Piedmont, family-run ‘Marengo’s Barolos are consistently outstanding,’ wrote Antonio Galloni when tasting their 2018s. With only six hectares under vine and a quiet cult following, their wines have become hard to find, with Jancis Robinson recently noting that they are ‘moving into the investment class’.

Barolo is ‘one of the world’s great red wines’, says Decanter, and is often compared to Grand Cru Burgundy, at more accessible prices. Their 2020 Nebbiolo d’Alba is ‘truer and more satisfying than many a Barolo’ (JR), and the ‘classy and polished’ (Vinous) and ‘luminous’ (WA) 2018 Barolo is a great introduction to Marengo’s Barolos.

The family have owned land in two of the most famous Barolo crus, Bricco delle Viole and Brunate, over five generations. Both offer massive drive, verve and towering tannins. Bricco delle Viole makes for weightless, ethereal wines, whilst Brunate is often powerful, fragrant and darker fruited.

The Brunate vineyard is arguably Barolo’s finest cru. The Marengos have owned land in this vineyard since 1903, with the second plot planted in 1942, and the average vine age is 80 years old. ‘It is widely acknowledged that Marco & Eugenia Marengo own some of the finest vineyard within the Brunate cru in the commune of La Morra,’ explains Jancis Robinson.

Stefano Marengo follows in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, Mario and Marco Marengo, and makes considered, finely layered wines. We’ve been importing their wines for more than a decade and continue to be amazed at the deft touch and ever-increasing quality from this tiny producer.

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Tasting notes

Marengo Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore 2020

‘Earthy depth – truer and more satisfying than many a Barolo. Long and complete with no sign of overheating. Though it may have taken a bit of work in the vineyard.’ – Jancis Robinson, JancisRbinson.com, 16.5+/20

Marengo Barolo 2018

‘The M. Marengo 2018 Barolo shows a lean and luminous appearance with delicate aromas of pressed rose, cassis, earth and a twist of orange peel. That citrusy note adds a lot of freshness and energy to the bouquet. The fruit blended here comes from the Serradenari, Boiolo, Fossati and Roncaglie vineyards in La Morra.’ – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 93/100

Marengo Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2018

‘The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole (with 6,000 bottles made) opens to a medium rich appearance followed by very distinct aromas of wild rose, grilled herb, mint and freshly milled white pepper. The wine's texture is lean but fine-tuned and elegant. These qualities shape a long and polished mouthfeel. Fruit comes from a one-hectare parcel at a breezy 420 meters in elevation.’ – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 94/100

Marengo Barolo Brunate 2018

‘Fruit for this wine comes from a 1.2-hectare site with classic calcareous soils. The 2018 Barolo Brunate is very different from the other two wines in this portfolio. Brunate shows a higher level of intensity and boldness with dark fruit, sweet plum, rusty nail and garden soil. This expression is also best equipped with integrated tannins and freshness to continue on a steady aging trajectory. I love that subtle note of sweetness that appears on the finish.’ – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 95/100

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