Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ceretto |
Label Name: | Barolo Brunate |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Brunate, La Morra (Barolo DOCG), Piedmont |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95; Decanter 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 91
Tasting Note
Aromas of rose, lavender, red cherry and blood orange. Medium–full-bodied with sandy mineral notes, fine firm tannins, tar, tobacco and a focused, balsamic finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roasted or braised beef, lamb, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, miso-glazed beef, umami-rich mushroom or soy-based dishes.
Production Method
Single-vineyard Nebbiolo from organically tended vines. Fermented and matured approximately 24 months in tonneaux and large oak casks, followed by bottle ageing.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Ceretto, a three‑generation Piedmont producer. Ceretto owns ~5–6 ha in Brunate and bottles single‑cru Barolos as part of its organic, terroir-driven range.