Description
Bricco delle Viole is one of the highest altitude MGAs in the municipality of Barolo, with vineyards between 370 and 490 meters above sea level on predominantly west-facing slopes. The soil consists of weathered, layered Sant'Agata Fossili marl.
The altitude and open exposure give the wines a taut, fruity style with notable freshness — leaner than the neighboring Fossati, but less compact than the wines from Serradenari further away. It has slightly higher acidity, compared to other Barolos, making it a soft, fresh, balanced “ready-to-drink” wine. Despite its cooler position, Bricco delle Viole does not necessarily require a warm year to reach its full potential.
James Suckling
This wine is transparent and complex, with an intoxicating floral profile enhanced by mint, red currants and sweet spices. The wine is full-bodied, fruity and savory, with a powerful structure of firm, grainy tannins and ripe, refreshing, lifted acidity. Try after 2027.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Always one of my favorites in this portfolio, the M. Marengo 2021 Barolo Bricco delle Viole manages a beautiful balance between intensity and elegance. The wine is not timid, nor does it reveal all its secrets at once. It offers a slow-motion performance of redcurrant, crushed flower and sweet violet. As always, this Barolo produces a floral signature that makes it unique. That delicate characteristic is especially defined and vibrant in this vintage.
