Vietti Barolo Cerequio 2018 is a magnificent dry red DOCG wine from Piedmont, 100% Nebbiolo. Intense garnet color, complex aromas of rose and spices, dry, robust, and persistent flavor. Aged in large oak barrels, it expresses its unique character. Excellent with roasts and aged cheeses, served between 18-20°C.
Italy - Piedmont Dry Red Wine DOCG Nebbiolo 100%
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Colour
Intense garnet red with orange reflections, brilliant and persistent.
Bouquet
Broad and complex bouquet, with ethereal notes of withered rose, violet, licorice, tobacco, and sweet spices, enriched by mineral hints.
Taste
Dry, powerful yet velvety on the palate, with noble, well-integrated tannins. Great structure, aromatic persistence, and a long, mineral finish.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Pairings
Ideal with large roasts of red meat, braised dishes, feathered and furred game, truffles, and aged hard cheeses.
Refinement
30 months in large Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, followed by a long period of bottle aging before release.
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 3-4 weeks, alcoholic fermentation in steel at controlled temperature (28-32°C). Malolactic fermentation completed.