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Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
DC
95
WA
95
VM
93
WS
93
JS
93
WNR
92
WE
91
Additional vintages
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
The largest production single-vineyard Barolo by Ceretto (around 8,000 bottles), Brunate displays an exuberant nose featuring cumin, sandalwood, blood orange, iron and a waft of smoke. Typical La Morra plump fruit softens the edges of an energetic and mineral-inflected progression, lifted by pinpoint tannins and extended by balsamic undertones. This is the most savoury, and most promising, wine in Ceretto’s 2018 Barolo lineup. ... More details
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Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2018 750ml

SKU 878649
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Professional Ratings
DC
95
WA
95
VM
93
WS
93
JS
93
WNR
92
WE
91
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
The largest production single-vineyard Barolo by Ceretto (around 8,000 bottles), Brunate displays an exuberant nose featuring cumin, sandalwood, blood orange, iron and a waft of smoke. Typical La Morra plump fruit softens the edges of an energetic and mineral-inflected progression, lifted by pinpoint tannins and extended by balsamic undertones. This is the most savoury, and most promising, wine in Ceretto’s 2018 Barolo lineup.
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The organic 2018 Barolo Brunate is angular and firm. Despite the softer character of the vintage, you still feel the tannins and the structure of this celebrated MGA site. There is balsam herb, dried lavender, rose and candied cherry. The wine is generous and round.
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
Effusive floral notes give Ceretto's 2018 Barolo Brunate plenty of allure. Understated and gracious, the 2018 presents an especially quiet side of this famed cru. Time brings out exotic fruits, rose petal and spice notes that are utterly beguiling.
WS
93
Rated 93 by Wine Spectator
A dense, firmly structured red, with black cherry and plum fruit buried beneath tar, menthol and tobacco flavors. Fresh and energetic, ending with grainy tannins and a lightly chewy feel. Best from 2025 through 2042. 150 cases imported.
JS
93
Rated 93 by James Suckling
Sweet red fruit on the nose and palate, together with a sandy mineral note. Medium-to full-bodied with very fine, lightly firm tannins and a clean, focused finish. More delicate character in 2018. Best from 2024.
WNR
92
Rated 92 by Winery
Rated 92 - This 2018 Ceretto Barolo Brunate has some fresh earth, wild flowers, spice and cream notes. It is soft and round with a quite velvety texture, but lacks some concentration in the middle and there is a little green note to the fruit. There are lots of fine-textured tannins which are firm but refined in their nature. This wine has a powerful structure but also reflects the 2018 wet spring perhaps in its cooler, green and just-ripe red fruit flavors. Wait one to two years for the tannins to come around. It will last structurally up to 20 years at least. - The Wine Independent
WE
91
Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast
Forest floor, toasted notes, coconut and a whiff of iris form the delicate nose. Lithe and rather light on its feet, the linear palate suggests red currant, dried herb and fennel seed alongside dusty, drying tannins and nervous acidity.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
The largest production single-vineyard Barolo by Ceretto (around 8,000 bottles), Brunate displays an exuberant nose featuring cumin, sandalwood, blood orange, iron and a waft of smoke. Typical La Morra plump fruit softens the edges of an energetic and mineral-inflected progression, lifted by pinpoint tannins and extended by balsamic undertones. This is the most savoury, and most promising, wine in Ceretto’s 2018 Barolo lineup.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
barrel

Region: Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.
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green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
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Region: Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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Country: Italy

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the country used primarily for vineyard cultivation and wine production, each region of Italy manages to produce a wide range of excellent quality wines, each representative of the region it is produced in. Any lover of Italian wines will be able to tell you of the variety the country produces, from the deliciously astringent and alpine-fresh wines of the northern borders, to the deliciously jammy and fruit-forward wines of the south and the Italian islands. Regions such as Barolo are frequently compared with Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, as their oak aged red wines have all the complexity and earthy, spicy excellence of some of the finest wines in the world, and the sparkling wines of Asti and elsewhere in Italy can easily challenge and often exceed the high standards put forward by Champagne. Thanks to excellent terrain and climatic conditions, Italy has long since proven itself a major player in the world of wines, and long may this dedication to quality and excellence continue.