Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Brunate
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Brunate, La Morra (Barolo DOCG), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95; Decanter 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Enthusiast 91

Tasting Note
Aromas of rose, lavender, red cherry and blood orange. Medium–full-bodied with sandy mineral notes, fine firm tannins, tar, tobacco and a focused, balsamic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted or braised beef, lamb, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, miso-glazed beef, umami-rich mushroom or soy-based dishes.

Production Method
Single-vineyard Nebbiolo from organically tended vines. Fermented and matured approximately 24 months in tonneaux and large oak casks, followed by bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Ceretto, a three‑generation Piedmont producer. Ceretto owns ~5–6 ha in Brunate and bottles single‑cru Barolos as part of its organic, terroir-driven range.