Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Prapo
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo (Piedmont)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo 100%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; stainless-steel fermentation with long maceration; aged primarily in large oak casks (botti) for ~18–24 months; produced organically/biodynamically on estate vineyards.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense red fruit (dark cherry, raspberry) with rose, violets, licorice, tobacco and baking spice. Powerful, finely textured, vibrant acidity and firm, chalky tannins; long, mineral finish with truffle and dried herb notes.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean braised short ribs (galbi), shiitake mushroom hot pot, Cantonese-style roast pork.
Vineyard Info:
 
Ceretto is a family-owned Langhe estate founded in the 1930s; third-generation management converted vineyards to organic/biodynamic practices and owns single-vineyard cru sites including Prapò in Serralunga d'Alba.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95; Falstaff 96; Decanter 94; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93. Sources: Ceretto official site; Wine Advocate; Vinous; Falstaff; Decanter; major retailers/reviews