Ca’ Rome' di Romano Marengo 2020 Barbaresco Rio Sordo

A richly structured and confidently poised Barbaresco from a historic family estate, the 2020 Ca’ Romé Rio Sordo reveals vibrant Nebbiolo fruit layered with floral nuance, earth-driven complexity, and fine tannins. This vintage marries immediate appeal with rewarding aging potential, making it an excellent choice for both early enjoyment and thoughtful cellaring.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Crafted by Ca’ Romé di Romano Marengo, a family-owned winery grounded in the heart of Piedmont’s Barbaresco region, this wine comes from the famed Rio Sordo cru—south- and southwest-facing vineyard terrain with limestone and marl soils that impart both aromatic lift and firm structural backbone. The 2020 vintage fruit was harvested from low-yield, mature Nebbiolo vines, vinified with careful attention to phenolic ripeness and textural finesse, and matured in a traditional regimen of Slavonian oak and French barriques followed by additional time in bottle prior to release.

Critics Reviews
James Suckling awards the 2020 Ca’ Romé Rio Sordo 93 points, praising its “intoxicating nose of fresh roses, violets, and redcurrant with pomegranate and subtle spice notes.” 
Wine Spectator scores it 93 points, noting its saturation of cherry, earth, and iron flavours with herbal accent and firm structure that persists through the aftertaste. 

These reviews underscore the wine’s blend of intensity, aromatic complexity, and layered structure, situating it among notable 2020 Barbaresco releases.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Perfumed and alluring, with lifted notes of rose petal and violet, bright red currants and cherry, and subtle hints of pomegranate, mint, and rosemary that speak to both fruit and site expression.

Palate:
Medium-to-full bodied, structured with refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Juicy ripe cherry and red berry fruit are complemented by earth and mineral undertones, with nuances of spice, iron, and subtle herbal lift adding complexity.

Finish:
Persistent and balanced, with layered red fruit and earthy spice lingering, supported by fine tannin grip that frames the wine for both current enjoyment and future evolution.

Quick Overview

"Though not that expressive today, this red is saturated with cherry, earth and iron flavors, accented with mint and rosemary. Firmly built, this persists on the aftertaste, with fresh cherry and berry notes. Best from 2027 through 2045. " Wine Spectator 93 Points