Mario Marengo, Barolo riserva docg Brunate 2012

Der 2012 Barolo Brunate Riserva liegt genau zwischen der Eleganz des Barolo 2010 und der Tiefe und körperreiche Barolo vom 2011. Die riserva Brunate wird nur in besonderen Jahren produziert. Die Trauben kommen aus 80 Jahre alte Rebstöcke in der Lage Brunate.
Rosenblüten, Kirsche, rote Beeren, Minze, Tabak, Schokolade. Tief und lang. Der Tannin ist präsent aber samtig. Ein harmonischer, eleganter, komplexer Barolo, zum jetzt Genießen aber auch zum Lagern.

"Marengo's 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is gorgeous. Deep, powerful and translucent, it exudes class in all of its elements. There is plenty of Brunate character in the glass. The 2012 is quite deep and richly textured, especially within the context of the year. In particular, the oak, while present, is also nicely balanced at this stage. As always, it will be interesting to see how the Riserva ages, given that development in bottle has been something of an Achilles’ heel in other vintages." Antonio Galloni

"The 2012 Barolo Riserva Brunate is distinguished by two additional years of bottle aging (as opposed to barrel aging). Indeed, that extra time in a closed, oxygen-free container has slowed the wine's evolution. I'd suggest waiting a few years before popping the cork. You can also count on this beautiful Barolo to need an extra long drinking window as its continues its evolution. The bouquet offers a flurry of aromatic activity with lively intensity, dark fruits and spicy complexity. The mouthfeel offers elegantly polished tannins. Marco Marengo says the 2012 vintage represents a marriage of the elegant 2010 growing seasons and the fruity exuberance of 2011." Monica Larner - Robert Parker