Ceretto Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo 2008

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barolo - Cannubi San Lorenzo)
Volume:
 
1500ml
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
High collector/critic scores for the Cannubi San Lorenzo bottlings — James Suckling 98 for the 2008 sample (reported), and top‑range tasting scores (e. g. , WineGuys 97+ tasting note)

Tasting Note
Perfumed Nebbiolo: rose petal and red cherry, with dried herbs, tobacco, leather and licorice. Firm, fine tannins, bright acidity, mineral/truffle undertones and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, game, aged hard cheeses (Parmigiano, Pecorino), truffle dishes. Asian: Peking duck, soy‑braised short ribs, mushroom/black truffle hot pot, rich umami sauces.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Nebbiolo; fermentation in steel with long maceration, aged in large oak barrels; bottled in magnums and released after extensive bottle aging (~10 years).

Vineyard Info
Ceretto owns the tiny 0.25 ha Cannubi San Lorenzo parcel (acquired in 2002); extremely limited production (≈500–600 magnums). Ceretto is a family producer founded in 1937, now focused on single‑vineyard Barolos and sustainable farming.