# Barolo Brunate (2019)

- **Producer:** Ceretto
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €123
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red cherry, liquorice, black cherry, vanilla, cedar, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2019 hails from the esteemed Barolo DOCG in Piedmont, Italy, a region celebrated for its Nebbiolo wines. The Brunate cru, situated in La Morra, is particularly noted for its elegant expression, attributed to the unique Tortonian soils and a favorable microclimate. Ceretto, a family winery established in 1937, champions a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to preserve the purity of the grape. The 2019 vintage is recognized for its ripe character, offering a rounded profile with a touch of opulence, reflecting a year that began with challenges but concluded with exceptional quality.

## Interesting facts

- Brunate is one of Barolo's most prestigious crus.
- Ceretto owns 5.3 hectares of the 30-hectare Brunate vineyard.
- Vines are planted up to 400 meters above sea level.
- The 2019 vintage is noted for its 'hint of opulence'.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats, preventing the wine from being overpowered. The wine's inherent freshness and acidity can cut through fattier dishes, cleansing the palate. Earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with mushroom and truffle dishes, while its structure can stand up to robust flavors.

## Wine making process

The production of Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2019 begins with a manual harvest of Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in a mix of large oak barrels and tonneau. A final year of aging in glass precedes the wine's release. This process emphasizes minimal intervention to highlight the purity and character of the Nebbiolo from the Brunate cru.