Mario Marengo
Bricco Delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Grandes Dames tasting. 2016 Barolos. My 1st, group 3rd. Perfume and minerals. So pretty. Nicely tart, gentle grip. Cherries and minerals in the flavors.
Grandes Dames tasting. 2016 Barolos. My 1st, group 3rd. Perfume and minerals. So pretty. Nicely tart, gentle grip. Cherries and minerals in the flavors.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and elegant hints of floral. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum with hints of fig and tobacco. Tannins are fine and round, a tad young with high acidity noted. The finish is medium, smooth and ends with oak and earthy mineral notes. Very nice. Needs time.
Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and elegant hints of floral. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum with hints of fig and tobacco. Tannins are fine and round, a tad young with high acidity noted. The finish is medium, smooth and ends with oak and earthy mineral notes. Very nice. Needs time.
Jun 20th, 2021
Classic, masculine expression of Nebbiolo from La Morra. 2013 is surprisingly approachable but has superb cellar potential as one would expect. We decided not to decant to get a pure experience of this young wine and it was the ideal complement to braised beef in hearty red sauce over polenta. Fresh parsley showed a fun interplay with the lingering mint and creosote element of the young wine. Superb concentration, dense fruit core and amazingly persistent finish. This will open up well in the next 3-5 years. Outstanding!
Classic, masculine expression of Nebbiolo from La Morra. 2013 is surprisingly approachable but has superb cellar potential as one would expect. We decided not to decant to get a pure experience of this young wine and it was the ideal complement to braised beef in hearty red sauce over polenta. Fresh parsley showed a fun interplay with the lingering mint and creosote element of the young wine. Superb concentration, dense fruit core and amazingly persistent finish. This will open up well in the next 3-5 years. Outstanding!
Jan 15th, 2018
Showing really well a young Barolo. Generous, open knit, and expressing some nice concentration on the nose and palate. Bricco delle Viole’s high elevation shines through with the wins sweet cherry fruit and lifted floral notes, and fresh and lively acid profile. Also a more spice-driven side of Nebbiolo here.
Showing really well a young Barolo. Generous, open knit, and expressing some nice concentration on the nose and palate. Bricco delle Viole’s high elevation shines through with the wins sweet cherry fruit and lifted floral notes, and fresh and lively acid profile. Also a more spice-driven side of Nebbiolo here.
Dec 14th, 2017
Menthol tobacco, pool liner and barnyard hay on the nose. Mineral and graphite palate sharp tannins.
Menthol tobacco, pool liner and barnyard hay on the nose. Mineral and graphite palate sharp tannins.
Mar 3rd, 2017
Pretty even in a warm vintage #BriccodelleViole #barolo
Pretty even in a warm vintage #BriccodelleViole #barolo
Sep 23rd, 2016
Ab Fab! It's lucky all wines don't taste like this because I'd be driven to distraction!
Ab Fab! It's lucky all wines don't taste like this because I'd be driven to distraction!
May 16th, 2015