Highly-Rated 96 points by International Wine Report "The 2017 Brunate is an absolutely gorgeous Barolo which delivers stunningly seductive aromas and dark cherries and ripe strawberries followed by floral, sweet spices, licorice, mint and fresh minerals. This well layered Barolo dazzles with its beautiful, polished texture and amazing structure, which is balanced by gorgeous acidity that provides a remarkable sense of freshness all the way to the end. Red fruits and sweet spices continue to explode onto the finish where they turn dry and linger with impressive length. Even at this early stage the ‘Brunate’ is certainly a showstopper and proves to be very approachable, however it offers the best of both worlds, showing serious aging potential as well."

The 2017 Barolo Brunate shows why this is such a highly-regarded site. Powerful and deep, the 2017 has enough fruit and pedigree to keep the formidable tannins in check. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, licorice and menthol gain volume as the 2017 opens in the glass. This brooding Barolo needs time in bottle, but it is pretty compelling, even in the early going.

With fruit from La Morra, the 2017 Barolo Brunate presents a taut and tight bouquet of candied cherry, violets, orange peel and iron ore. The aromas are fluid and agile, yet they are also quite polished and focused. Indeed, this Brunate offers the greatest degree of complexity and sheer depth in this portfolio from the Marengo family of La Morra. Again, we see those extra tight tannins that are such a common feature of Barolo wines from the hot and dry 2017 vintage. This was a release of 4,800 bottles.

Woodsy, spice and floral notes frame the core of cherry and strawberry in this slim, detailed red, which is bright and pure, firming up as the finish lends a compact feel. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 250 cases imported.

Dark fruit, baking spice and mocha aromas emerge from the glass. The full-bodied palate offers ripe black plum, star anise and espresso alongside grainy tannins that grip the close. Drink 2024-2029.