Stefano Marengo

Barolo, 2021

Name: Barolo
Brand: Stefano Marengo
Price: 185 GBP

94/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

88/100

Vinous

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all 2021

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2021
6x75cl
EP
£185.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The debut wine from young Stefano Marengo, designated by a white label. In a departure from the style of his parents, Stefano chooses to ferment and age in wooden tronconic vat. Modest and approachable more or less from release, it offers a nice melange of supple redcurrants and red plums, framed by a bit of supporting oak influence. Rented vines from friends with parcels in La Morra’s Boiolo vineyard.

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Critic Reviews

94/100

Monica Larner,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The M. Marengo 2021 Barolo presents a beautiful bouquet that is shaped by optimally ripe fruit and careful oak aging. The primary and secondary aromas complement each other beautifully, with no one side overpowering the other. In line with the character of the vintage, the quality of fruit is sharp and clear. There is cassis, dark currant, crushed stone and something sweet like candied orange peel. It sits firmly on the palate with tight tannins.

drinking window 2026 - 2042

date of review 06/2025

88/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

The 2021 Barolo is a dense, powerful wine. Black cherry, incense, leather, licorice and dark spice add to an impression of somber gravitas. This rich, full-bodied Barolo offers tons of immediacy. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years.

drinking window 2025 - 2029

date of review 01/2025

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