Vietti Barolo Brunate 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vietti
Label Name:
 
Barolo Brunate
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Barolo (La Morra), Piedmont
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Nebbiolo 100%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95; Wine Spectator 95; Vinous 94; James Suckling 94

Tasting Note
Intense ruby; explosive nose of plum, rose/violet, cedar, grapefruit and spices; full-bodied with soft, velvety tannins and a licorice-tinged finish (Brunate signature).

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, roasted game, aged cheeses, osso buco. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, mushroom hot pot, char siu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Nebbiolo; ~3 weeks fermentation in steel with cold maceration and submerged-cap; malolactic in wood; ~30–32 months ageing in large barrels and some barriques.

Vineyard Info
Vietti (Castiglione Falletto) produces single‑vineyard Barolos from historic crus like Brunate; family estate with modern and traditional practices. Certified organic programme began around 2019.