Barolo, Bricco Viole, 2020

Name: Barolo, Bricco Viole
Brand: Marco Marengo
Price: 281.92 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021

justerini & brooks tasting note

Darker fruited and more serious than the Barolo Classico, the Bricco Viole is assertive, displaying notes of dark plum, raspberry and cool clay. Produced from 70-80 year old vines inherited from Marco’s mother’s side of the family. Bricco Viole is a very fine Barolo vineyard that translates as ‘Top of the Violet Hill’ and is one of highest vineyards in the Barolo commune at 400–450 metres above sea level. Marco's windy, exposed parcel is blessed with a fair chunk of old vines. It is a late-ripening vineyard that produces small intense berries. Compared to Brunate there is a little more clay in soil here. The ageing is the same as for Brunate, 24 months in barriques, with a 15% new oak.

critic reviews

95/100Monica Larner,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

This MGA is located on the steep hill that rises from Barolo toward the village of La Morra, and vines sit between 390 to 480 meters in elevation. The M. Marengo 2020 Barolo Bricco delle Viole offers a delicate bouquet with proverbial violet-like aromas that filter through redcurrant and ripe cherry. There is a hint of something spicy in this vintage that recalls pink peppercorn or toasted herb. The tannins are strong, and there's good acidity with a velveteen close. Only 6,000 bottles were made.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2040

date of review 04/2024