# Cerretta (Prunotto)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Prunotto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/prunotto.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/prunotto-cerretta).

- **Producer:** Prunotto
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cerretta
- **Production area:** Langhe
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Harvest:** First ten days of October
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Grapes were destemmed and crushed, macerated on the skins for 8-10 days at a maximum of 30°C. Malolactic fermentation completed before the end of winter. The wine ages at least 18 months in oak barrels of varying capacities.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C (64-68°F)
- **Storage:** Can age for many years in a cool, dark place.
- **Vintage:** 2021
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-17


## Summary

Cerretta comes from a historic vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba, first vinified by Prunotto in 2017; varied exposure and traditional large-barrel ageing intensify Nebbiolo's balance and complexity here.

## Tasting notes

Bright, lively ruby red with garnet hues. Refined and pleasant on the nose, with small red fruit meeting rose, violet, and spicy pink pepper and clove. Elegant and balanced on the palate, with remarkable freshness and savoury, well-balanced tannins, closing with a persistent, echoing finish.

## Food pairings

Red meats, game, aged cheeses.