Ceretto Barolo Prapo 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ceretto
Label Name:
 
Barolo Prapo
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Piedmont (Barolo, Serralunga d'Alba)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96+; James Suckling 95; Wine Enthusiast 95 (Cellar Selection); Vinous 94; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Concentrated Nebbiolo: cherry, raspberry and blood orange with violet and rose, layered with licorice, truffle, tobacco, graphite and menthol. High acidity, firm yet silky tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted lamb, truffle risotto, aged hard cheeses (Parmigiano, Pecorino). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), mushroom hotpot or soy-braised beef (umami-rich dishes).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; temperature-controlled stainless fermentation with extended maceration (12–25 days); aged ~24–36 months in large oak casks and some smaller Allier/French oak barrels; organic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Ceretto (founded 1930s), pioneer of cru selections in the Langhe. Prapò is a 2.3–2.4 ha Serralunga d'Alba cru on silt-clay/calcareous soils with older vines; Ceretto practices certified organic farming.