Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto with Box
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What does this wine taste like?
Technical details
| Cellar | Ceretto |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SIze | 0.5l |
| Grapes | Nebbiolo |
Description
Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto with Box: aromatic elegance and Piedmontese tradition
Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto with Box is a proposal with an intense and refined profile, designed for those seeking a meditation wine with a strong territorial identity. Signed Ceretto, it is made from a Barolo enriched with selected herbs and China Calissaia, processed in separate infusion in alcohol to create a complex, spicy, and harmonious sip. The alcohol content of 17% accompanies its expressive richness and gustatory depth.
Territory and wine style
At the base of the Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto is the connection with Barolo DOCG and Nebbiolo, the emblematic grape variety of Piedmont. This flavored interpretation belongs to the great tradition of Piedmontese specialties and combines structure, finesse, and a bitter component typical of chinchona. The result is a post-meal wine with an elegant character, which maintains a strong reference to the territory and the starting raw material.
Tasting notes
In the glass, it presents a rich and enveloping profile, where the complexity of the herbs and chinchona intertwines with the deeper notes of Barolo. On the palate, the sip is continuous, progressive, and satisfying, with a well-executed balance between sweetness and a pleasantly bitter finish. The taste structure is intense, warm, and persistent, ideal for those who love wines with a strong but well-balanced character.
Recommended pairings
The Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto expresses itself best as a post-meal wine, paired with chocolate desserts, sweet truffles, dry pastries, and sweets with dried fruit. It is also interesting with aged and blue cheeses, where its sweet-bitter component creates a pleasant and refined contrast. It can also accompany moments of slow tasting, without the need for a structured pairing.
Serving temperature
To best appreciate the Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto, a serving temperature between 16 and 18 °C is recommended. It is preferable to serve it slightly chilled, avoiding excessively high temperatures that could accentuate the alcohol. A long oxygenation time is not necessary, but a brief wait in the glass can help express its aromatic profile with greater openness.
Why buy it
Buying the Barolo Chinato DOCG Ceretto with Box means choosing a label with strong symbolic and gastronomic value, perfect for those who desire an original, elegant wine connected to Piedmontese tradition. The box also makes it a suitable gift proposal, while its broad and complex style makes it ideal for those who enjoy sipping wines slowly, at the end of a dinner or on a special occasion.