Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv Vintage:2004 dried herb

dried herb

a gorgeous perfume of stewed black cherries

flavorsome

and the flavor knitting is tight and carefully detailed

long and agreeably refreshing finish

Marengo, Barolo Brunate Vv Vintage:2004 dried herbThe 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