Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Bricco Rocche
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barolo, Castiglione Falletto)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; native-yeast fermentation with 20–25 day maceration; malolactic in oak; aged ~3 years in large 20–50HL oak casks and further bottle ageing. Certified organic/biodynamic farming.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Aromas of rose, red cherry, raspberry, orange peel, mint, spice and tar. Palate is elegant yet powerful with fine-grained tannins, vivid acidity, savory minerality and a long, sappy finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye or braised short ribs, porcini mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised beef, mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Monopole vineyard (≈1 ha) Bricco Rocche in Castiglione Falletto, 350–370m altitude; Diano sandstone/silt/clay soils; old vines; estate-owned by the Ceretto family since 1978.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Falstaff 97 pts (2020); Vinous 96+ (Antonio Galloni, 2020); Decanter 96 pts (2020); James Suckling 95 pts (2020); noted by Wine Advocate reviews for estate's organic/biodynamic practices