# Barolo (Mario Marengo)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Mario Marengo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mario-marengo.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mario-marengo-barolo).

- **Producer:** Mario Marengo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** La Morra: Fossati, Serra Denari, Roncaglia and Boiolo vineyards
- **Soil:** Calcareous
- **Exposure:** South East
- **Harvest:** September to October
- **Vineyard planting:** 1.8 ha, planted 1999 and 2000; yield 5.5 t/ha; hand harvest
- **Vinification:** Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel at 18-20 C for 10-15 days; 24 months in French oak barriques (10% new), then 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-17 C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Barolo from four vineyards in La Morra, aged 24 months in French oak barriques; the estate calls it a classic representative of the La Morra terroir.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Red fruit and spices on the nose; silky, well integrated tannins and an important structure on the palate.

## Food pairings

Red meat, cheese, game