Ceretto Barolo 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo, Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
5
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 94, James Suckling 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, Wine Spectator 93, Falstaff 93; Ceretto single-cru Barolos (e. g. , Bricco Rocche, Brunate, Bussia) have earned higher critic scores and awards

Tasting Note
Aromas of rose petals, wild cherry, plum, truffle, licorice and tobacco. High acidity with firm, fine-grained tannins, savory earth and subtle spice; long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, truffle or mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso-glazed eggplant, shiitake soba or other umami-rich dishes.

Production Method
Estate organically farmed (biodynamic practices). Native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel, 20–25 day maceration; malolactic in 300L barrels; aged roughly 30–36 months in large oak casks (20–50 hL) and further bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Ceretto, family estate founded in the 1930s, manages ~400 acres in the Langhe with significant holdings in Barolo and Barbaresco; converted to organic farming (cert. from 2015) and uses biodynamic practices.