In the glass
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
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Braised beef cheek
Imposing tannin meets the richness of slow-braised beef. -
Tajarin with butter
The wine's red fruit carries the egg-rich pasta. -
Aged Toma
Alpine cheese frames the balsamic finish.
How to serve Vietti Barolo Cerequio
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. 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.
- 2013 — Vietti bottles Barolo from the Cerequio cru
Facts
- Producer
- Vietti
- 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.