Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Cannubi San Lorenzo), Piedmont
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Single‑vineyard Nebbiolo fermented with temperature control, malolactic induced, aged first in 300L oak barrels then larger casks; bottled predominantly in magnum and released after ~10 years cellar ageing.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed Nebbiolo: violets and roses over red and dark cherries, licorice, menthol and savory herb notes. Elegant, focused palate with ripe red fruit, refined noble tannins and a long, spicy, mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, lamb chops, venison, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, beef rendang, soy‑braised short ribs, shiitake and miso dishes, char siu pork.
Vineyard Info:
 
Ceretto, family estate in Alba (founded early 20th century), bought the 0.25 ha Cannubi San Lorenzo parcel in 2002. Produces tiny magnum‑only bottlings (≈500–600 magnums) as a single‑vineyard Barolo.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 92; Raffaele Mosca/Decanter ~97; World of Fine Wine 96; Vivino avg ~4. 7/5