# Cerretta Vigna Bricco (Elio Altare)

> Red, Barolo Riserva DOCG by [Elio Altare](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/elio-altare.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/elio-altare-cerretta-vigna-bricco).

- **Producer:** Elio Altare
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cerretta
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba
- **Soil:** Clay-calcareous marl
- **Exposure:** South, south-east, south-west
- **Vineyard planting:** Average vine age 20 years
- **Vinification:** Skin maceration in temperature-controlled rotofermenters for 4 to 5 days, aged 24 months in French barriques (30% new)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

Cerretta Vigna Bricco is Elio Altare's Barolo Riserva from the Cerretta cru in Serralunga d'Alba, made in 4,000 to 5,000 bottles.

## Tasting notes

Bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Notes of spice, liquorice, tobacco, balsamic and mentholated. Warm, with powerful and structured tannins.