Ceretto Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo 2003

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo
Vintage:
 
2003
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (Piedmont)
Volume:
 
1500ml
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
Critic scores around 93/100 . Highly regarded market reports 93–94 points from various sources

Tasting Note
Aromatic Nebbiolo with dried roses, cherry, plum, licorice, tobacco and leather. Matured tertiary notes of truffle and cocoa, firm but refined tannins and bright acidity; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, osso buco, porcini risotto, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), shiitake/mushroom stir-fries, soy-glazed short ribs.

Production Method
100% Nebbiolo. Traditional fermentation with extended maceration, malolactic conversion, and prolonged ageing in large oak casks (Slavonian/French large oak) before bottling; limited magnum-focused release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Ceretto family (Alba), first Cannubi San Lorenzo vintage 2003. Small, historic Cannubi San Lorenzo parcel (very limited hectares, old vines) managed for concentration and terroir expression.