Cerretta
The wine
Barolo Cerretta is produced from the splendid vineyard in the Serralunga area. 2017 is Prunotto’s first vintage of this historic wine.
Vinification
Barolo Cerretta is produced from a distinct vineyard in the Serralunga area. 2017 is Prunotto’s first vintage of this historic wine. The variations of the vineyards’ exposure and aging in traditional large barrels enhance and intensify Nebbiolo’s balance and complexity.
Winemaking
Carefully selected grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, and crushed. Maceration on the skins takes place over a period of 8-10 days at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C (86 °F). Malolactic fermentation is completed before the end of winter. The wine is aged in oak barrels of varying capacities for at least 18 months.
Historical Data
The Prunotto estate is located in Alba, the most important city in the Langhe area halfway between Barbaresco and Barolo on the right side of the Tanaro river, on gentle plains surrounded by vineyards in the Langhe and Roero territories. The natural beauty of the gently rolling hills alternate with small sloping valleys covered by rows of meticulously cultivated vineyards. The Antinori family, charmed by such rich natural beauty, unique vineyards and soils, decided to invest time and energy in this terroir to make Prunotto one of the most important winemaking estates in the Piedmont region.
Tasting Notes
Barolo Cerretta is a deep garnet red color. The nose is refined and superbly aromatic: intense notes of small red fruit follow over to hints of roses, violets and spicy aromas of pink pepper and cloves. The palate is elegant and balanced with outstanding freshness and well-balanced, lush tannins. Flavors on the long finish echo fruity notes perceived on the nose.
Barolo Cerretta is produced from the splendid vineyard in the Serralunga area. 2017 is Prunotto’s first vintage of this historic wine.
Barolo Cerretta is produced from a distinct vineyard in the Serralunga area. 2017 is Prunotto’s first vintage of this historic wine. The variations of the vineyards’ exposure and aging in traditional large barrels enhance and intensify Nebbiolo’s balance and complexity.
Carefully selected grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed, and crushed. Maceration on the skins takes place over a period of 8-10 days at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C (86 °F). Malolactic fermentation is completed before the end of winter. The wine is aged in oak barrels of varying capacities for at least 18 months.
The Prunotto estate is located in Alba, the most important city in the Langhe area halfway between Barbaresco and Barolo on the right side of the Tanaro river, on gentle plains surrounded by vineyards in the Langhe and Roero territories. The natural beauty of the gently rolling hills alternate with small sloping valleys covered by rows of meticulously cultivated vineyards. The Antinori family, charmed by such rich natural beauty, unique vineyards and soils, decided to invest time and energy in this terroir to make Prunotto one of the most important winemaking estates in the Piedmont region.
Barolo Cerretta is a deep garnet red color. The nose is refined and superbly aromatic: intense notes of small red fruit follow over to hints of roses, violets and spicy aromas of pink pepper and cloves. The palate is elegant and balanced with outstanding freshness and well-balanced, lush tannins. Flavors on the long finish echo fruity notes perceived on the nose.
Prunotto
The Prunotto estate is located in Alba, the most important city in the Langhe area halfway between Barbaresco and Barolo.
The Antinori family, charmed by such rich natural beauty, unique vineyards and soils, decided to invest time and energy in this terroir confident that their efforts would make Prunotto what it is today, one of the most important winemaking estates in the Piedmont region.
