Ceretto - Barolo Brunate 2020
Ceretto Description
One of the most emblematic cru of the DOCG Barolo, this wine has expressive floral notes and subtle smokiness on the nose, with round and slightly sweet tannins on palate, in the words of winemaker Alessandro Ceretto, wines from Brunate are typically fruit-forward and floral with silky tannins and a classic Nebbiolo bouquet.
Blend: 100% Nebbiolo
James Suckling: 97 Points
Fantastic tension and concentration give this superbly balanced wine a memorable profile that will bring pleasure for years to come. Intricate layers of raspberries, cranberries, minerals and orange peel leave a lingering finish. Best from 2028.
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
This Brunate, from one of La Morra's most esteemed crus, is an instant classic. The nose is a collage of crushed cherries, cranberry, and a whisper of blood orange zest, that stimulates the senses. On the palate, the wine is impeccably balanced, with well-integrated tannins providing a solid structure for the complex array of flavors of aged tea, pink rose petals and pomegranate. The finish is long and satisfying, showcasing the cru's signature beauty. Drink 2026 - 2045.
Wine Spectator: 94 Points
Silky and perfumed, this red features strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors that are underlined with a solid base of tannins, showing excellent harmony and finesse. Turns spicy on the mouthwatering finish, with accents of black pepper. Best from 2027 through 2045.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2020 Barolo Brunate is delicate, quiet and understated, with lovely fruit purity and fine balance. Sweet red cherry fruit, blood orange, mint and cinnamon are all nicely lifted. This is an especially refined wine for Brunate that very much reflects the decision to pick early.
