In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato al Barolo
Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin. -
Tajarin with white truffle
Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core. -
Aged Castelmagno
Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.
How to serve Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Tajarin with white truffle, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bricco Rocche is Ceretto's monopole cru in Castiglione Falletto, home to the family's landmark glass-cube cellar and its flagship Barolo.
- 1982 — Ceretto establishes the Bricco Rocche monopole Barolo
Facts
- Producer
- Ceretto
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Barolo DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 250 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Frequently asked about Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche
What does Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Ceretto's flagship Barolo from the tiny Bricco Rocche monopole in Castiglione Falletto, an elegant, refined Nebbiolo from organically farmed vines.
When should I drink Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche?
Drink 12 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche?
Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with white truffle and Aged Castelmagno. Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
What grapes are in Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.