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Vietti - Brunate - Barolo DOCG
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The 2011 Barolo Brunate is a wine of enormous pedigree, although it does not fully reach the aspiring heights of the 2010 and 2009 vintages immediately before it. Those wines set the bar so high, you need to settle for this wine that is a masterpiece in its own right. It offers deep, dark intensity with generous tones of ripe fruit, blackberry and red currant. Background notes of rosemary, cherry cola and licorice add vitality and focus. There is a subtle touch of softness in the mouth that is followed by firm tannins.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Vietti
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Barolo DOCG
- Region
- Piedmont
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this wine
Vietti is a renowned producer of Barolo DOCG wines, and their Brunate is a standout example of the quality and style that the region is known for. The Brunate vineyard is located in the La Morra commune, and the grapes are grown at an altitude of around 300 meters above sea level. The soil in this area is rich in limestone and clay, which gives the wine its distinctive character.
Vietti has been producing wine in the Piedmont region of Italy since the 19th century, and they have a deep understanding of the terroir and the grape varieties that thrive in this area. The Brunate is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, which are harvested by hand and carefully selected for their quality. The wine is aged for around 30 months in oak barrels, which gives it a complex and layered flavour profile.
The Brunate is a classic Barolo DOCG wine, with a deep ruby red colour and aromas of red fruit, spices, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. This wine is best enjoyed with hearty meat dishes, such as beef or game, and it can be cellared for up to 20 years to allow the flavours to develop further.
Overall, the Vietti Brunate is a superb example of the Barolo DOCG style, and it is a must-try for anyone who appreciates the complexity and depth of flavour that this region is known for.
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Vietti
The Vietti family has been producing wine for four generations in Castiglione Falletto, at the heart of the Barolo area. Carlo Vietti founded the winery in the 1800s and his son Mario and the next generations carried on his…
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Piedmont
Piemonte (Piedmont) occupies most of northwestern Italy, bordering Switzerland in the north and France in the west and almost reaching the Mediterranean coast. Its capital and largest city is Turin (Torino). In the wine world…
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Barolo DOCG
Barolo DOCG is located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, encompassing eleven communes in the provinces of Cuneo and Alba. The appellation was granted DOCG status in 1980, recognizing it as one of Italy's most…
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