Barolo DOCG – Cerretta 2020 – Prunotto

100% Nebbiolo from the Cerretta MGA in Serralunga d’Alba, aged 18 months in oak barrels of various sizes.

The diversity of vineyard exposure and traditional large cask aging enhance Nebbiolo’s balance and depth.

Pale garnet with ruby highlights, the nose reveals rose, violet, white pepper, nutmeg, and a balsamic hint.

The palate is bold, with firm tannins and a long, persistent finish of red fruit and licorice.

A refined Barolo, enjoyable now but destined to evolve beautifully. the Cerretta MGA in the commune of Serralunga d’Alba.

Aged for 18 months in oak barrels of various sizes, this Barolo benefits from the varied exposures of the vineyard and the traditional large cask aging, enhancing both balance and complexity.

In the glass, it shows a pale garnet red with ruby highlights.

The nose is rich and layered, with floral notes of rose and violet, intertwined with white pepper, nutmeg, and a pleasant balsamic undertone.

On the palate, it reveals bold character, marked by firm tannins that support a long, persistent finish with flavors of red fruit and licorice.

A bottle that’s already highly enjoyable, but one that will reward patience and further cellaring.

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