Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Bricco Rocche
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont — Castiglione Falletto (Barolo DOCG), Bricco Rocche cru
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo from a single cru; organic/biodynamic viticulture, native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation, ~12 months in small oak then further ageing in large casks before bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ethereal Nebbiolo: red cherry, plum, rose and violet with licorice, tar, tobacco and warm spice. Silky, layered tannins, bright acidity and a very long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled or roasted red meats, osso buco, braised beef, truffle risotto, aged Italian cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), umami-rich mushroom or soy-braised dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by the Ceretto family; Bricco Rocche is a near‑monopole cru in Castiglione Falletto (350–370m) on Diano sandstone soils. Ceretto has farmed these top sites since the 1970s and champions organic/biodynamic practices.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 98 pts (2019); James Suckling 98 pts (2020); Vinous 95 pts (2019); Falstaff 97 pts; widely praised by Decanter and other critics