Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Vietti |
Label Name: | Barolo Brunate |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Barolo (La Morra), Piedmont |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Nebbiolo 100% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Wine Spectator 95; Vinous 94; James Suckling 94
Tasting Note
Intense ruby; explosive nose of plum, rose/violet, cedar, grapefruit and spices; full-bodied with soft, velvety tannins and a licorice-tinged finish (Brunate signature).
Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted game, aged cheeses, osso buco. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, mushroom hot pot, char siu.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; ~3 weeks fermentation in steel with cold maceration and submerged-cap; malolactic in wood; ~30–32 months ageing in large barrels and some barriques.
Vineyard Info
Vietti (Castiglione Falletto) produces single‑vineyard Barolos from historic crus like Brunate; family estate with modern and traditional practices. Certified organic programme began around 2019.