2005 M. Marengo Barolo Bricco delle Viole

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 90.6 points

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  5/6/2016 - KeithAkers wrote: 91 Points

  Nose: Perfumed and pretty with red cherries, violets, tar, roasted herbs, leather, and some dark red fruits as well.
  
  Taste: Medium bodied with medium/high acidity and chewy tannins. The structure is certainly there, but it isn't overpowering along with red cherries, violets, tar, earth, and dark red fruits.
  
  Overall: This was drinking beautifully after about two hours of air. It's starting to hit its stride, but there is a long way to go.

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  11/27/2010 - Michael Mortensen wrote:

  A bit shy on the nose. After significant airing, marzipan, roses and brown spices emerge.

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  1/22/2009 - KeithAkers wrote: 91 Points

  Mark De Grazia selections: 05 Barolos, 04 Brunellos, 06 Barbarescos (MK, Chicago IL): nose: seductive with all sorts of feminine qualities to it and subtle nuances of perfumes, red florals, cherries, and a nice touch of herbs round it all out in a way that just draws you in
  
  taste: great spice tones lead off with subtle and melded tones of red florals, cherries, and bits of herbs. High acidity and high tannins shield this a bit, but what makes its way through is very seductive and enjoyable
  
  overall: needs a good amount of time to allow all of the nuances to work themselves. Very lovely and hi-toned in the aromatics and flavors, this just hits me in the right spot of what I love about barolo

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