Elio Altare - Barolo Riserva - Cerretta Vigna Bricco - Rouge - 2017

Wine:

Intense and fragrant, the 2017 Red Barolo Riserva Cerretta is a textbook Nebbiolo, a masterpiece of finesse, power, and elegance. From the renowned Cerretta cru in the village of Serralunga d’Alba, this cuvée combines beautiful notes of dark fruits, spices, and toast within a structured, dense, and firm framework. This is a grand Barolo meant for aging, with great depth, culminating in a long and flavorful finish. Rated 95/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Skin contact maceration for 4 to 5 days in temperature-controlled vats. Aged for 24 months in French barrels.
Average age of vines: 24 years. Marl soils with clay and limestone. South, southeast exposure. Production between 4,000 and 5,000 bottles per year.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Herb-crusted prime rib, low-temperature confit lamb mouse, mature cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A legendary estate in Piedmont, Elio Altare has been dedicated for nearly 80 years to crafting cuvées that honor the Langhe territory with utmost respect, embracing modernity and constant innovation. Elio, his wife Lucia, and their daughter Silvia work together to create exceptionally defined cuvées.

This estate is undoubtedly one of the most innovative in Italy, producing the finest Barolo and Langhe wines through organic farming and a moderate use of oak aging. The absence of sulfur, lack of filtration, and exclusive use of indigenous yeasts are hallmarks of this elite winery.