Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ceretto |
Label Name: | Barolo Prapo |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Piedmont (Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 18-20°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96+; James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 95 (Cellar Selection); Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Note
Concentrated Nebbiolo: cherry, raspberry and blood orange with violet and rose, layered with licorice, truffle, tobacco, graphite and menthol. High acidity, firm yet silky tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, truffle risotto, aged hard cheeses (Parmigiano, Pecorino). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), mushroom hotpot or soy-braised beef (umami-rich dishes).
Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; temperature-controlled stainless fermentation with extended maceration (12–25 days); aged ~24–36 months in large oak casks and some smaller Allier/French oak barrels; organic viticulture.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Ceretto (founded 1930s), pioneer of cru selections in the Langhe. Prapò is a 2.3–2.4 ha Serralunga d'Alba cru on silt-clay/calcareous soils with older vines; Ceretto practices certified organic farming.