Vietti Barolo Brunate by Vietti

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.

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, 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.

1961 — Vietti's early single-cru Barolo programme includes Brunate

Facts

Producer: Vietti
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.

Vietti Barolo Brunate