Vietti Barolo Brunate 2018

Vietti Barolo Brunate 2018 is a refined expression of one of Barolo’s most revered crus, Brunate in La Morra. This vintage marries the vineyard’s innate elegance with Vietti’s signature craftsmanship, resulting in a Barolo of poise, lifted aromatics, and silken structure. Drawing on a long tradition of single-vineyard bottlings, Vietti has helped establish Brunate as a benchmark site for Nebbiolo in the Langhe.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2018 Barolo Brunate shows a luminous garnet hue with brick-tinged edges, typical of classic Nebbiolo from a cooler, more delicate vintage. The nose is immediately expressive, with layers of dried roses, violets, blue flowers and a touch of orange peel, followed by nuances of liquorice, balsamic herbs, and subtle sweet spice from the wood. On the palate, this is a medium-weight Barolo emphasizing finesse over power. Silky, fine-grained tannins wrap around flavors of red cherry, wild strawberry, and pomegranate, supported by a lively acidity that keeps everything beautifully lifted. Notes of anise, menthol, and a gentle balsamic undertone linger on the long, aromatic finish. While already approachable thanks to its soft texture, the wine has the structure and balance to evolve gracefully over the next 10–15 years, gaining further complexity and tertiary nuances with bottle age.

Production
Sourced from the famed Brunate cru in La Morra, the vines are rooted in calcareous clay and marl soils that give Nebbiolo its hallmark perfume and refined tannins. Careful vineyard work and selective hand-harvesting ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes make it to the cellar. After fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic conversion in barriques, enhancing its creaminess and textural polish, before being transferred to large, traditional oak casks for extended aging. This combination of small and large oak – part of Vietti’s ‘secret recipe’ – allows for both aromatic complexity and the development of the signature, silky tannic profile that defines this Barolo. The 2018 Brunate is a limited production wine, with just 4,493 bottles produced.

Food & Serving
This Barolo Brunate is a natural match for rich, savory dishes such as braised veal shank (ossobuco), slow-cooked beef or lamb stews, game birds, and truffle-infused risotto or tajarin pasta. It also pairs beautifully with mature hard cheeses like aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F); for full aromatic expression, decant 1–2 hours before serving, especially in its youth, to allow the wine’s floral, balsamic and spice notes to fully unfold.

Producer
Vietti is one of Piedmont’s most respected and pioneering estates, with roots in the Langhe dating back to the late 1800s. Based in Castiglione Falletto, the family was among the first in the region to bottle single-vineyard Barolo, helping to define the concept of ‘cru’ in the area and elevating sites like Brunate to international acclaim. Over generations, Vietti has built a reputation for meticulous vineyard work, precise yet traditional winemaking, and consistently high critical praise. Today, Vietti stands as a benchmark producer in Barolo, known for wines that combine regional authenticity with elegance, age-worthiness, and a distinct sense of place.

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