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Marengo Piedmont, Italy |
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"In top vintages Marco Marengo can give some of his more famous neighbors a run for their money. 2004 is without question one of those vintages. Readers looking for a source of first-rate Barolo at affordable prices should consider these new releases, all of which are outstanding." -- The Wine Advocate, Dec 2007
Marengo is one of the smallest estates in La Morra, but Marco Marengo has no inferiority complex. Marengo is privileged to be among the many more famous names who own vineyards in the “Brunate” cru, an immaculately positioned parcel of land that is considered to be one of the grand crus of the Langhe. The estate makes tiny quantities of modern-style Barolo from old vines in their tiny cellar on La Morra’s main street; in great years, these particularly well-balanced, ample, intense, tannic wines hint at truffles; they are perfectly rich and complete Baroli. 1999 is the third release of the Barolo “Bricco Viole”, from a tiny cru in the Barolo township named for the violets that bloom there in springtime; the 1998 was rated 92 pts by the Wine Spectator. Elio Altare once told Marco that Marengo's vineyards were the "finest he had ever seen!" The slopes around Brunate are also particularly noted for superb Dolcetto.
Integrated insect and disease control is carried out. Sulphur and copper base products are mainly used. No insecticides are used. No herbicides are used. Natural cover crops are left (grass cover) between the rows of vines. The grass is mowed in the summer and left to form humus (the turf is left in place). Only the lowest doses of SO2 are used in the wines. |
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Note: * indicates limited item, please consult your sales
rep for availability size formats other than 750ml
may not contain wine information.
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| Barbera d'Alba 'Pugnane', Marengo |
2010 |
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| Barolo, 'Bricco Le Viole', Marengo |
2008 |
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| Barolo, 'Bricco Le Viole', Marengo |
2009 |
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| Barolo, 'Brunate', Marengo |
2008 |
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| Barolo, 'Vecchie Vigne Brunate', Marengo |
2008 |
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| Barolo, Marengo |
2008 |
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| Dolcetto d'Alba, Marengo |
2011 |
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| Nebbiolo d'Alba 'Valmaggiore', Marengo |
2011 |
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