2016 Ceretto Barolo Brunate

The 2016 Barolo Brunate balances delicacy and freshness. Cinammon, blood orange, mint and licorice are some of the notes that grace the 2016 Barolo Brunate. Wonderfully layered and supple, the 2016 has so much to offer. Like all of these 2016s, it very nicely combines elegance with power. The Brunate is all about texture and volume; it is less open aromatically than some of the other wines in this range but very, very good nonetheless. It finishes with real breadth. 95 points

La Morra. ‘Brunate is very difficult to pick at the right time, it easily goes to overripeness and we have a plot with a perfect southern exposure.’ The wine remains on the skins for the entire duration of the alcoholic fermentation, which in 2016 was around 25 days. Barely mid ruby. Subdued but elegant, pretty nose with oatmeal, raspberry and with iodine/mineral hints. Super-elegant and transparent and with a fine tannic structure. Can already be approached. Long finely tuned raspberry finish. Fragrant and restrained and with loads of acidity. 17.5 points