This estate was established by the Marengo family in 1899. Today, Marco and Eugenia (Jenny) Marengo hold some of the finest, south-facing, mid-slope vineyards in Brunate. They own just 6 ha in total, and still don’t have a website. So while this estate is perhaps a bit under the radar with some of the more famous houses garnering much of the press and acclaim – those who have the distinct pleasure to know the wines from Marengo, know.
This Dolcetto, ironically meaning little sweet one, packs a serious punch, the wine is neither little, nor sweet! Vinified only in steel vats according to local tradition, it opens to an intriguing freshness and fruity bouquet with violet accents, raspberry balsamic reduction and almond undertones with zippy acidity. This wine is subtle and velvety and easy to drink. Perfect for any red meat dishes especially classic Piedmontese dishes like Scaloppine al Marsala.
