COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
M. Marengo
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The M. Marengo Barolo Brunate Riserva 2018 is a single-vineyard wine from the highly regarded Brunate cru in La Morra, Piedmont. This Riserva is produced from the estate's oldest Nebbiolo vines, planted in 1940. M. Marengo is a family-owned estate with a legacy dating back to 1899, currently managed by Marco Marengo and his family. Their winemaking philosophy prioritizes vineyard work and respect for the terroir, with the estate holding organic certification since 2012. The Brunate vineyard is recognized as a significant site within the Barolo appellation, contributing unique characteristics to the wines produced there. The 2018 vintage is characterized by its complexity and potential for graceful aging.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brunate vineyard is a benchmark for Barolo.
Fact 02
Made from Nebbiolo vines planted in 1940.
Fact 03
Certified organic since 2012.
Fact 04
Only 700 bottles produced in 2018.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for M. Marengo Barolo Brunate Riserva 2018 begins with alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks, lasting around three weeks with the skins. This includes cold maceration and the traditional submerged-cap method with regular pumping-overs. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in wood. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 30 months, utilizing a combination of large barrels and a smaller proportion of barriques. The estate adheres to certified organic viticultural practices and emphasizes sustainable approaches in the vineyard.
