Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines

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Many of the winemakers in Piemonte (more specifically Barolo) have become my friends and it is always a joy to see when their wines make it to the top of the lists. Marengo’s Bricco Delle Viole reached #15 on Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines! Congratulations Marco, Jenny and Marenghino!

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See the full list here: http://top100.winespectator.com/lists/

 

 

Wine of the Week

Marengo Barolo Bricco Delle Viole

IMG_7464Wine: Barolo Bricco Delle Viole

Producer: Marengo

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2009

 

Eye: ruby red

Nose: rose, dark berry, spice

Mouth: black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla

Price Point: $32

Available at Vinmonopolet: not yet