Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Prapo
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Serralunga d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; 12–16 days maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel; aged in large French oak casks (1,600L) and some 400L Allier barrels for ~24–36 months, then bottle aging.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed Nebbiolo: rose petals, blood orange, sour cherry, dried herbs, tar and mineral notes. Very concentrated, with intense, muscular tannins, bright acidity and a long, slightly drying finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roasted ribeye, braised short ribs, truffle risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, mushroom dishes. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-braised beef, umami mushroom hotpot. Rich, savory and umami-forward foods work best.
Vineyard Info:
 
From Ceretto’s Prapò cru in Serralunga d’Alba (c. 2.4 ha owned by Ceretto). South–SE exposure, 270–380m altitude, Lequio soils high in silt and clay; vines planted in the 1970s. Ceretto is a historic Langhe estate founded in 1930.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Major scores: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95+; James Suckling 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 93