Barolo “Cerretta Vigna Bricco” Riserva DOCG 2018

Elio Altare | Piedmont
Az. Agr. Elio Altare | Cascina Nuova 51 | IT 12064 La Morra

05253218 · 0,75 l · 140,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available

Barolo Cerretta Vigna Bricco Riserva 2018 comes from an exposed, high-altitude parcel in Serralunga d'Alba. The soils here are characterised by calcareous marl with iron- and manganese-rich inclusions, which give the wine an unmistakable, cool radiance and distinctive tannin structure. The south-east orientation ensures even sunshine, while cool night winds preserve the aromatic precision of the grapes. The 2018 vintage was characterised by a mild spring, followed by a warm but not extremely hot summer, which allowed the Nebbiolo to ripen gently and evenly. The harvest was not carried out until October, selectively and by hand, in order to bring in only perfectly ripe harvest. The wine was matured for 30 months in barriques, a small proportion of which were new, followed by several years of ageing in the bottle, as required by the Riserva status.

Strong, deep garnet red colour. Deep, complex aromas on the nose: ripe sour cherry, plum and blackcurrant, with subtle notes of violet, liquorice, dried herbs and black tea. Powerful on the palate, but not overpowering – carried by a taut, fine-grained tannin structure, lively acidity and a cool, almost stony minerality. The finish is long, precise and deep, with hints of tobacco, graphite and balsamic spice. A Barolo that combines the powerful terroir of Serralunga with the subtle signature of Elio Altare. Great potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby colour with a fine garnet sheen. Opens with slightly earthy notes of black truffle and balsamic tones, then ripe plum, some dried tomato, wild raspberry. A substantial and gripping attack, lots of dark fruit, opens up with powerful tannins, full-bodied pressure on the final, ends on earthy notes." Falstaff

"This red wine is round and fluid, revealing aromas and flavours of cherry, plum, eucalyptus, iron and sweet spices. The tannins are still dense but refined. This is more about finesse than power. Fresh finish." Wine Spectator

"The Elio Altare 2018 Barolo Riserva Cerretta has plenty of dark blackberry flavours complemented by spicy oak, all to great effect. The oak continues on the palate and in the tannins with roasted spices, nutmeg and vanilla pods." Wine Advocate

"The Barolo Riserva Cerretta Vigna Bricco 2018 is a big, powerful wine that shows the full range of Serralunga. Black cherry, smoke, tobacco, gravel, liquorice and incense open up to reveal a Barolo of enormous depth and resonance. The Cerretta clearly stands out in this range due to its size, but the whole works so well. The 2018 is still developing. It is very promising." Vinous