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Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2017 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
JS
97
DC
94
WA
94
WNR
94
VM
93
WS
92
Additional vintages
JS
97
Rated 97 by James Suckling
Extremely aromatic with blackberry, dried strawberry, wet earth and crushed stone. Full-bodied with intense, firm tannins. Very tight at the finish with precise, polished fruit and structure. From organically grown grapes. A great 2017. Needs time to open and soften. Drink after 2025. ... More details
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Ceretto Barolo Brunate 2017 750ml

SKU 891524
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Professional Ratings
JS
97
DC
94
WA
94
WNR
94
VM
93
WS
92
JS
97
Rated 97 by James Suckling
Extremely aromatic with blackberry, dried strawberry, wet earth and crushed stone. Full-bodied with intense, firm tannins. Very tight at the finish with precise, polished fruit and structure. From organically grown grapes. A great 2017. Needs time to open and soften. Drink after 2025.
DC
94
Rated 94 by Decanter
Despite significant challenges of heat and drought in 2017, Federico Ceretto reports that two-thirds of the estate's Brunate parcels reached satisfactory phenolic ripeness. These were harvested on 29 September – a full month earlier than in Federico’s grandfather’s era. It is still bright ruby, sporting a youthful nascent nose. Fresh flowers make way for dark strawberries tumbled in fragrant earth. Arid, sandy tannins build in authority and are fleshed out by ample mid-palate fruit, with plenty of acidity and promising stony minerality. The best is yet to come.
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The 2017 Barolo Brunate is another very expressive wine with a dark fruit signature and extra concentration, thanks to this warm vintage. Layers of black fruit and plum cede to spice, licorice and spent embers. To the palate, the wine shows an open-knit fiber with solid fruit weight and a richly layered approach.
WNR
94
Rated 94 by Winery
Rated 94 - The 2017 Barolo Brunate from Ceretto has a delicate nose with lots of pretty wild flowers and wild strawberry notes. There is a super-elegant, refined quality to the tannins - they are dense but chalky textured, neither hard nor green. On the palate there are flavors of strawberries and a hint of cream. The upright and firm tannins are balanced by a savoriness and juiciness. Understated elegance. Wait two years or three, then drink for 20. Brunate is an historical south-facing vineyard that lies between the town of La Morra and Barolo and is near a colorfully decorated chapel that belongs to the Ceretto family. This vineyard often brings out an expression of wildflowers in the wines. - The Wine Independent
VM
93
Rated 93 by Vinous Media
The 2017 Barolo Brunate is one of the most expressive Barolos in this flight of 2017 Barolos from Ceretto. Dark cherry, rose petal, kirsch, mint and lavender fill out the layers nicely. The warmth and dryness of the year is evident in the wine's feel. Alessandro Ceretto opted to only use fruit from the oldest vines at Brunate, those that are 50 years old. Consequently, production is down by nearly 75%.
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
A delicate style, this features cherry, strawberry, rose, hay and menthol flavors. Builds in structure to a dense, lingering structure, with a bead of acidity threading throughout. Best from 2025 through 2042. 150 cases imported.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
Extremely aromatic with blackberry, dried strawberry, wet earth and crushed stone. Full-bodied with intense, firm tannins. Very tight at the finish with precise, polished fruit and structure. From organically grown grapes. A great 2017. Needs time to open and soften. Drink after 2025.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.
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

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is not necessarily a particularly easy grape to cultivate. Indeed, its very late ripening time often means that yield is very low, and they are also quite susceptible to various diseases and forms of rot. However, in their native Italy and in many other countries around the world, wineries persevere with this varietal due to the fact that few other grapes can produce wines as wonderful, complex and flavorful as those made with the Nebbiolo grape. These grapes offer a beautifully pale red juice, packed full of intense flavors such as truffle, violet and prune, making them a real treat for serious wine drinkers looking for a sensory experience not to be forgotten. They are also renowned for their affinity for aging, which allows their strong tannins to mellow and compliment their stunning flavor.
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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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It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.