Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: plum, cedar, grapefruit, spice, violet

Palate: full fruit, liquorice root

From the famed Brunate cru in La Morra, Vietti's Barolo is explosive and powerful, with plum and citrusy cedar, the violet typical of the site and soft, velvety La Morra tannin.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    Rich braised beef matches the wine's powerful fruit and velvety tannin.
  • Porcini risotto
    Mushroom earth meets the wine's liquorice-root depth.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salty cheese sharpens the violet and plum lift.

How to serve Vietti Barolo Brunate

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Barolo, Porcini risotto, Aged Castelmagno. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Brunate in La Morra is one of Barolo's most celebrated crus, giving Vietti a powerful yet velvety expression of Nebbiolo.

  1. 1961: Vietti's early single-cru Barolo programme includes Brunate

Facts

Producer
Vietti · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 200 to 400 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 35 from vintage
First vintage
1961

Frequently asked about Vietti Barolo Brunate

What does Vietti Barolo Brunate taste like?

On the nose, plum, cedar, grapefruit, spice, violet. On the palate, full fruit, liquorice root. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the famed Brunate cru in La Morra, Vietti's Barolo is explosive and powerful, with plum and citrusy cedar, the violet typical of the site and soft, velvety La Morra tannin.

When should I drink Vietti Barolo Brunate?

Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vietti Barolo Brunate?

Brasato al Barolo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Porcini risotto and Aged Castelmagno. Rich braised beef matches the wine's powerful fruit and velvety tannin.

What grapes are in Vietti Barolo Brunate?

The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Barolo DOCG.

Tags

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