{"product_id":"vietti-barolo-brunate-2020-75-cl","title":"Vietti Barolo Brunate 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eVietti Barolo Brunate 2020 is a powerful, classically structured Barolo from one of La Morra’s most revered crus. This is Barolo at its darker, more brooding end of the spectrum, where tightly coiled fruit meets iron, spice and herb complexity. Produced in very limited quantities (just 4,988 bottles), it captures the unmistakable, almost uncompromising character that has made Brunate a reference point for Barolo lovers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Brunate shows a deep garnet core with ruby highlights, signaling both concentration and youthful energy. The nose opens with dark cherries and blackcurrants wrapped in layers of iron-rich earth, grilled rosemary, star anise and a subtle hint of fresh mint. Over time, more nuances emerge: dried rose petals, tobacco leaf and a touch of blood orange zest, all framed by Barolo’s signature tar-and-rose interplay.\n\nOn the palate, this is precise, firm and compact, with a linear, almost chiselled personality. The dark fruit is dense yet measured, carried by vibrant acidity and authoritative, finely grained tannins that are typical of Brunate’s robust style. The structure is clearly built for the long haul, but there is already impressive clarity of flavor, with savory mineral notes and herbal complexity lingering on a long, dry finish. Give this wine time in the cellar and it will develop added layers of truffle, leather and spice over the next 15–25 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the historic Brunate cru in La Morra, one of Barolo’s most esteemed hillside vineyards, this wine reflects a terroir of calcareous marl and clay that yields both power and perfume. Vines here sit on well-exposed slopes, benefiting from excellent drainage and significant day–night temperature variation, which concentrates aromas and preserves acidity. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure rigorous selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, traditional Barolo methods are favored: extended maceration on the skins to extract color, tannin and complexity, followed by long aging in large oak casks and\/or carefully chosen barrels to allow the wine to integrate slowly without masking the character of Nebbiolo or the Brunate site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Barolo calls for rich, savory dishes that can stand up to its structure: braised beef cheeks, osso buco, slow-cooked lamb shank, or classic Piemontese specialties such as brasato al Barolo and tajarin with white truffle. Mature hard cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano or aged Pecorino also make excellent partners. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in large Burgundy or Nebbiolo glasses. Decanting is strongly recommended—at least 1–2 hours in its youth to soften the tannins and let the aromatics unfold; older bottles can be decanted more gently, primarily to remove sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVietti is one of Piedmont’s benchmark producers, widely credited with helping elevate Barolo and its cru vineyards onto the world stage. Based in Castiglione Falletto, the family has been making wine since the 19th century and was among the pioneers of single-vineyard Barolo bottlings, highlighting individual sites like Brunate long before it became common practice. Today Vietti is regarded as a reference estate in the Langhe, marrying meticulous vineyard work with a thoughtful, largely traditional approach in the cellar. Their Baroli consistently receive critical acclaim and are highly sought after by collectors for their combination of terroir transparency, aging potential and finely honed elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vietti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252872040785,"sku":"PS-15052646711676","price":192.72,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/pjakl_90d99bfb-6b21-4ec6-b1d8-2108f6183c6b.png?v=1783447489","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/vietti-barolo-brunate-2020-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}