Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ceretto |
Label Name: | Barolo Brunate |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Barolo (Brunate, La Morra), Piedmont. |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 96; Wine Enthusiast 95; Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 94; Falstaff 94
Tasting Note
Perfumed red: cherry, raspberry, blood orange, rose petal, minerals and baking spice. Silky yet firm tannins, bright acidity, concentrated core and a long, mouthwatering finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short rib, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, Sichuan-style braised beef, soy-glazed pork belly.
Production Method
Made from organically farmed Nebbiolo; controlled-temperature fermentation with maceration in stainless steel, followed by ~30–36 months ageing in oak (large casks and barrels).
Vineyard Info
Ceretto is a family estate founded in the 1930s; Brunate is a single-cru (≈5.6 ha) in La Morra owned by the estate. Ceretto focuses on organic/biodynamic viticulture and art/culinary projects.