Ceretto 2016 Barolo Brunate – 97pt Wine Advocate Rated Italian Red Wine

Experience the acclaimed elegance of Ceretto’s 2016 Barolo Brunate, a profound Nebbiolo from La Morra’s prestigious heart in Piedmont, Italy. This exceptional vintage captivates immediately with its deep core of dark fruit—think cassis, wild cherry, and plum—lifted by an alluring bouquet. Renowned for its remarkable balance even in youth, it presents impactful fruit weight alongside surprisingly elegant, polished tannins that distinguish it within Barolo’s landscape.

Critics consistently praise its character: Wine Advocate (97 pts) highlights its “fruit-forward” nature and depth; James Suckling (95 pts) admires its “beautiful purity” of sliced strawberries, violets, and hints of black truffle; Wine Enthusiast (94 pts) notes complex layers of forest-floor, iris, menthol, cherry compote, cinnamon, and tobacco; Wine Spectator (94 pts) finds harmony in its ripe cherry, plum, earth, mineral notes and lingering salty licorice finish; Decanter (93 pts) applauds its rich suavity and “harmony and finesse.”

Crafted for longevity using traditional methods:
* Initial 12 months: Aged in a blend of new (10%) and seasoned (90%) oak barrels.
* Subsequent 24 months: Transferred to large Austrian oak casks for refined maturation.
* Final 12 months: Bottle aging before release.

This structured yet beautifully integrated Barolo (14.5% alc) offers vibrant acidity supporting its complex flavor profile. While showing beautifully now with decanting, its firm tannic backbone promises exceptional evolution. Enjoy its expressive charm from 2023 onwards or cellar confidently through 2040+ for peak complexity – an outstanding investment for collectors seeking a top-tier Italian red wine from a legendary site.