Marengo Mario – Barolo DOCG 2017 Bricco delle Viole

The nose is fruity and offers a certain controlled power, elegance, finesse and a little concentration. It reveals notes of cherry, crushed red berries and more slightly of bright plum associated with touches of violets, cherry blossoms as well as discreet hints of place. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, good definition, a certain gourmandize, a nice pulpy / juicy / bright / tangy fruit and elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, bright cassis and more slightly bright redcurrant associated with small touches of tangy / juicy cassis as well as fine hints of liquorice, a sense of place, rose , with a subtle hint of cherry blossoms and crushed almonds. The tannins are smooth and elegant.