Ceretto Barolo "Brunate" 2019

The 2019 Brunate opens with captivating aromas of red cherry, plum skin, rose petal, blood orange, and warm spice. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet beautifully poised, offering layers of ripe red berries, savory herbs, dried flowers, and a distinct, dark mineral line that reflects the vineyard’s celebrated terroir. Tannins are firm, finely woven, and confident -providing the structure expected of Brunate while maintaining Ceretto’s hallmark elegance. The finish is long, resonant, and deeply perfumed, with lingering notes of cherry, spice, and rose. This is a serious, age-worthy Barolo from a legendary cru: expressive, architectural, and built for decades of evolution.

Quick Facts

• Vintage: 2019

• Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

• Vineyard: Brunate (La Morra & Barolo)

• Producer: Ceretto

• Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo

• Style: Structured, complex, single-vineyard Barolo

• Farming: Certified organic; sustainably and carefully farmed vines

• Fermentation: Stainless steel with extended maceration

• Aging: ~24 months in large neutral oak casks (botti), then bottle age

• Alcohol: ~14.5%

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Red cherry, rose petal, blood orange, balsamic spice, dried herbs

• Palate: Ripe red berries, savory notes, crushed flowers, firm tannins, deep minerality

• Finish: Long, powerful, perfumed with persistent cherry and spice

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

Brunate is one of Barolo’s most legendary crus, revered for its combination of power, perfume, and longevity—and Ceretto’s interpretation captures the vineyard with breathtaking clarity. We love the 2019 for its structure, aromatic depth, and sheer pedigree. It is a collector’s essential: a wine that impresses today but will reward patient cellaring with extraordinary complexity. For those seeking a benchmark Barolo for their cellar, Brunate belongs at the top of the list.

Winemaking

Ceretto harvests Nebbiolo by hand from their prized parcels in Brunate, a cru known for its marl soils and exceptional south/southeast exposure. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with extended maceration to extract fine yet authoritative tannins. Aging in traditional large-format neutral oak botti allows the vineyard’s mineral depth and floral aromatics to shine without overt wood influence. After cask aging, the wine rests further in bottle before release, emerging as a precise, terroir-driven expression of one of Barolo’s grandest sites.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 60–65°F and decant 1–2 hours.
Outstanding pairings include:

• White truffle dishes (tajarin, risotto, fonduta)

• Braised short ribs, osso buco, or slow-cooked lamb

• Porcini or wild mushroom ragù

• Herb-roasted duck or game birds

• Aged cheeses such as Castelmagno or pecorino

A wine built for milestone dinners, collector tastings, and celebratory occasions.

Drinking Window

2026–2045+
Structured and long-lived, with stunning potential as it evolves over decades.

Estate Overview

Ceretto stands among Piedmont’s most influential wine families, known for elevating Barolo and Barbaresco through meticulous vineyard stewardship, organic farming, and an unwavering commitment to purity. Their single-vineyard releases—including Brunate—represent the pinnacle of their philosophy: transparent expressions of site, crafted with precision and respect for tradition. Brunate is one of the crown jewels of the estate, showcasing the power, perfume, and longevity Nebbiolo achieves in this historic cru.