Ceretto Barolo 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 94 points (tasting 2022); Wine Enthusiast 89 (Kerin O'Keefe); Vinous 88-90 (trade notes); Wine Spectator tasting notes (Dec 31, 2022)

Tasting Note
Bright red with cherry, raspberry, blood-orange and rose petal, layered with baking spice, savory tar and a light iron note. Juicy, savory palate with fine dusty tannins and pleasant persistence.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, mushroom risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Korean bulgogi, Peking duck, shiitake hot pot, Cantonese roast pork (char siu) — pairs well with umami and fatty, savory dishes.

Production Method
100% Nebbiolo. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with extended maceration, followed by aging ~24 months in large oak casks (with some smaller French oak influence), then bottled and rested.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Ceretto, founded 1930s in the Langhe. Owns vineyards across Barolo communes; certified organic in 2015 and known for single-vineyard Barolo and sustainable practices.