Brunate is perhaps one of my favorite cru's from Piemonte, and Marengo makes a very good one.
Marengo Barolo Brunate
Altare
Silvia Altare, Protector of the grape, Queen of the Langhe, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Lady of the Annunziata.
Marengo
Jenny and Marco Marengo are warm and generous people, who are very passionate about their wines.
Francesco Borgogno
Francesco Borgogno strives to produce high quality wines, respecting tradition and environment fully.
Winery Wednesday
Marengo - another favorite I know the list of my favorite wineries is growing (a lot) but there are just so many good winemakers to visit. And Marengo is definitely high on the list. If you visit them you will most likely meet with Jenny, Marco's wife, and you'll maybe get to taste som of... Continue Reading →
Brunate – the Marco Marengo version
Ever tried Marengo's Brunate? Brunate is one of my favorite crus, and the fact that Marengo produces it just makes it even better. The vineyards is composed of sandy soils with southern exposure, located in the zones of Barolo and La Morra. Last year I had the 1988, and let me just say that the... Continue Reading →
Marengo Brunate
Marengo Barolo Brunate 1988 Wine: Brunate Barolo Producer: Marengo Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 1988 Eye: burnished ruby Nose: dark fruits, tar, anise, some flowers Mouth: excellent structure, spices, minerals, red fruit, very delicate Price Point: ?? Available at Vinmonopolet: no
Wine of the Week
Marcarini Barolo Brunate 2006 Wine: Barolo Brunate Producer: Marcarini Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2006 Eye: garnet red color, with ruby reflections Nose: rich, vanilla, tobacco, sweet spices Mouth: warm, long and intense, sweet tannins Price Point: $30 Available at Vinmonopolet: no
#tbt
The Barolo Chapel is located in the midst of the vineyards, right besides the well known vineyard of Brunate. This chapel used to be a shelter for the workers but is now a piece of art and a must see when you are in the area.