Ceretto Barolo & Barbaresco

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Ceretto Barolo & Barbareso

"The 2019s are potent, tightly wound wines that will thrill readers who appreciate the nuance, subtlety and structure of Nebbiolo. Today, the 2019s show elements of youthful austerity that, at times, recall vintages such as 2016, 2005 and 1999". - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The Ceretto winery was founded in the 1930s by Riccardo Ceretto in the town of Alba. In the 1960s Bruno and Marcello Ceretto started buying vineyards. Little by little, the family became one of the biggest landowners of the region (average size of a winery is 1ha in Barbaresco) with a “Burgundian” vision of making crus instead of one wine. The winery produces 17 different crus. Ceretto then developed hospitality welcoming thousands of clients every year. The estate also owns the only 3 Michelin Star restaurant of the Region.

The latest releases include what Antonio Galloni describes as a "super-classic Barbaresco", Barolo from the outstanding 2019 vintage and a handful of rare magnums from the old vine San Lorenzo.

ETA June 2023

2019 Barolo Bricco Rocche

£840.00 per 6 Bot Case, in bond
£1024.07 Duty & VAT paid

The 2019 Barolo Bricco Roche is fabulous, and also one of the best wines I have tasted in more than 20 years of visiting. Soaring aromatics and bright, layered fruit all meld together in a Barolo of uncommon elegance. Dried flowers, spice, tobacco and cedar are all wonderfully alive in the glass. This potent, virile Barolo is simply lights out. Elegance and power are rarely well integrated in a young Barolo. The 2019 is a wine of real breadth and resonance. Superb. 2029-2044
96 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Village of Castiglione
100% Nebbiolo
Monopole of Ceretto (one of the only 3 monopoles in Barolo)
1.2ha, 2000-3000bt/an (Smallest cru in Barolo).
Creation of Ceretto in 2010 and flagship of the winery.

2019 Barolo Brunate

£588.00 per 6 Bot Case, in bond
£721.67 Duty & VAT paid

The 2019 Barolo Brunate is gorgeous. We have clearly moved from Barbaresco and into Barolo in this tasting. Rich, creamy and inviting, the Brunate possesses gorgeous depth and striking textural resonance. Red fruit, spice, tobacco and cedar open first, followed by a range of savory and floral top notes that extend effortlessly. There's terrific energy and class here. 2029-2044
95 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Village of La Morra
100% Nebbiolo South exposure.
It is one of the most famous crus of Barolo.
5000-7000 bt made/year.
Warmer, more dense than the Barbaresco.

2012 Barolo, Cannubi San Lorenzo

£850.00 per Magnum, in bond
£1025.35 Duty & VAT paid

(Not yet reviewed)

Village of Barolo
100% Nebbiolo
0.2ha, highest and oldest parcel of the Cannubi Cru (San Lorenzo is a parcel the Cannubi Cru)
Only magnums made every year (around 400-600/year)
Released after 10 years.
80 years old vines

2020 Barbaresco Bernadot

£504.00 per 6 Bot Case, in bond
£620.87 Duty & VAT paid

The 2020 Barbaresco Bernardot is a super-classic Barbaresco from Treiso. Dried cherry, spice, tobacco, leather, incense and cedar all grace this understated, exquisite Barbaresco. Time in the glass brings out compelling inner sweetness and perfume. This is such a gorgeous wine. 2025-2038
94 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

100% Nebbiolo, a classic style of Barbareco (sweetness of the nose, red berries, iris).
Southwest exposure at 400m altitude. Clay soils.
5000-7000 bt made/year.
Ceretto is the only producer to bottle this cru separately.