Barolo “Cerretta” DOCG
Ca’ Rome’ is a family-run winery located in Barbaresco atop the Rabajà hill. It overlooks the seemingly endless vista of gently sloping Langhe hillsides, blanketed in impeccable rows of grapevines. It was established in 1980 by Romano Marengo, along with his wife Olimpia. Their children Giuseppe (known as Pino), Paola, and Maria now run the winery.
The winery manages 5 hectares (12 acres) under vine in Barbaresco and Serralunga d’Alba. The vineyards are cultivated eco-sustainably, with the utmost respect for the territory, under the careful yet ardent eye of Giuseppe, enologist. The family’s signature warmth, sincerity and genuineness come through in their magnificent wines.
Cerretta’s grapes come from a sixty-year-old single vineyard in Serralunga d’Alba that enjoys southern exposure and Helvetian soil, rich in very compact blue marl. The unfiltered wine ages twelve months in large Slavonian oak barrels and twelve months in French barrique. Further aged in bottle for at least twelve months. A rich expressive nose with lovely notes of licorice, rose, violet and light toasty notes. Full palate with soft, velvety tannins.
Wine exported to
Japan, USA, Canada, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2016 | James Suckling93
- 2016 | Wine Advocate94
- 2016 | Vinous Media90
- 2015 | Vinous91
- 2014 | Wine & Spirits94
- 2013 | Wine Spectator92
- 2010 | Wine Enthusiast90
- 2010 | International Wine Cellar91
- 2009 | Gambero Rosso3 Bicchieri
Grape Varieties:
100% Nebbiolo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
3 weeks
Type of yeast:
Indigenous
Fermentation temperature:
30 °C (86 °F)
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Length of maceration:
3 weeks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Barrique and casks
Container size:
225 L and 25 hL
Container age:
New and second use
Type of oak:
French (medium toast) and Slavonian
Bottling period:
July
Aging before bottling:
24 months
Aging in bottle:
10 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard name:
Cerretta
Vineyard location:
Barbaresco, Piedmont
Vineyard size:
1.3 hectares (3.21 acres)
Soil composition:
Calcareous, compact clay alternating with sandy layers.
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
310 to 317 meters (1,017 to 1,040 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
5,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
1.3 kg (2.86 lbs) per vine
Exposure:
Southern
Years planted:
1964
Age of vines:
55 years old
Time of harvest:
Mid-October
Total yearly production (in bottles):
Depends on vintage, but is only made in good years.
Tasting notes:
A beautiful garnet color with coral highlights, the bouquet is ample and intense, reminiscent of dried fruit, tobacco, laurel and vanilla; on the palate, it has lovely structure and body, and a delightful, lingering almond finish.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
Goes perfectly with meat, pasta and aged cheeses.
Aging potential:
22-30 years
Alcohol:
Alcohol cont. 14.5% by vol.
Winemaker:
Giuseppe Marengo
