Ceretto Barolo 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; James Suckling 91; Falstaff 94. com and Falstaff

Tasting Note
Dried cherry, tar, licorice and rose petal with truffle, tobacco and crushed stone. Medium-full, polished yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long silky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised beef, porcini risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Cantonese roast duck, Korean bulgogi, teriyaki beef, mildly spiced mapo tofu (balanced).

Production Method
Traditional Nebbiolo fermentation with extended maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈10% new) then ~24 months in large Austrian oak casks.

Vineyard Info
Ceretto is a multi-generation Langhe producer (since 1930s) focused on terroir-driven Barolo and sustainable viticulture; owns estates across Barolo and Barbaresco.