Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Bricco Rocche
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Castiglione Falletto), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts and extended maceration (~20–30 days); malolactic in oak; aged ~36 months in large oak casks (plus some barriques) and further bottle aging.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20
Tasting Note:
 
Aromas of roses, sweet tobacco, cherry, licorice and spice; silky yet firm tannins lead to a long, savory finish with truffle and dried herb notes. Elegant, refined Barolo with impressive finesse.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef (brasato al Barolo), roast lamb, grilled steak, aged cheeses, porcini risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), beef rendang, shiitake/soy braised dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Single-vineyard Bricco Rocche (Ceretto monopole), ~1.4 ha in Castiglione Falletto at 350–370m; Diano sandstone/silt/clay soils; estate-owned and vinified at Ceretto’s Bricco Rocche cellar since 1982.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2010 vintage include Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96, Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 96, James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 92, Wine Enthusiast ~90, Falstaff 91