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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.

vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe red fruit, spice, strawberry, plum, cherry

Palate: red fruit, citrus, balsamic

From the Cerequio cru on the La Morra and Barolo boundary, this is an elegant, imposing Vietti Barolo with strawberry, plum and cherry, enveloping body and a persistent balsamic finish.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Castelmagno Our pick Qualigeo pairs Castelmagno with full-bodied reds. The crumbly, piquant paste of an aged wheel, with its blue-green veins, meets Barolo's firm tannin and high acidity, which clear the palate between pieces. Ossolano Local tradition Qualigeo lists Barolo first among the structured reds it calls the classic match for Ossolano. The elastic, savoury paste with its herbal pasture notes gives Nebbiolo's tannin something to grip, and an older, more intense wheel holds its own. Gorgonzola Our pick Qualigeo says Gorgonzola Piccante prefers well-structured, aged reds. A very piquant, longer-aged Piccante can overwhelm a delicate wine, so it wants a Barolo with enough tannin and age to stand up to it.

How to serve Vietti Barolo Cerequio

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. Braised beef cheek, Tajarin with butter, Aged Toma. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cerequio is a prized cru straddling La Morra and Barolo, giving Vietti a balanced, complex and age-worthy Barolo.

  1. 2013Vietti bottles Barolo from the Cerequio cru

Facts

Producer
Vietti · visiting guide
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 250 to 450 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 35 from vintage
First vintage
2013

Frequently asked about Vietti Barolo Cerequio

What does Vietti Barolo Cerequio taste like?

On the nose, ripe red fruit, spice, strawberry, plum, cherry. On the palate, red fruit, citrus, balsamic. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. From the Cerequio cru on the La Morra and Barolo boundary, this is an elegant, imposing Vietti Barolo with strawberry, plum and cherry, enveloping body and a persistent balsamic finish.

When should I drink Vietti Barolo Cerequio?

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 Cerequio?

Braised beef cheek is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tajarin with butter and Aged Toma. Imposing tannin meets the richness of slow-braised beef.

What grapes are in Vietti Barolo Cerequio?

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

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