Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv other_regions earth and an intriguing mix

earth and an intriguing mix of spice elements that include clove

The Roagna family traces its genetic roots to Barbaresco (as opposed to Barolo) and these wines are of enormous symbolic importance to them

A much more discreet application of wood combines with fresh and ripe white orchard fruit

This will require a few years of bottle age to be at its best

Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv other_regions earth and an intriguing mixThe 2004 Barolo Vecchia Vigna delle Brunate is more forward than the straight Barolo Brunate, which was my concern when the wine was young, although I did not think it would develop this quickly. Scents of licorice, game, sage and leather add darkness as well as weight, but the 2004 appears to have been heavily marked by new French oak. Although the flavors are a bit forward, the 2004 should drink well for at least a few years. I bought this wine on