Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Castiglione Falletto), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Controlled-temperature fermentation in stainless steel with extended maceration; malolactic fermentation followed by ~24–30 months aging in oak barrels (slavonian/French).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Bright red cherry and raspberry with wild rose, truffle and licorice notes. Silky texture, pithy yet refined tannins, saline minerality and a long, layered finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: braised beef, roast lamb, truffle pasta, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin-glazed short ribs, Korean bulgogi, rich mushroom-based noodle dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by the Ceretto family (Alba); vinified at the Bricco Rocche cellar in Castiglione Falletto (the modern 'Cube' facility) from the Rocche di Castiglione cru. Long-standing family estate focused on top Barolo crus.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Falstaff 96 (tasting 2022). Wine Advocate 92 (2022). James Suckling 92. Vinous 92. Decanter tasting/review (note and score commentary)