Cà Romé
Barolo Cerretta DOCG
Piedmont
- 100% Nebbiolo
Cà Romé
Piedmont
| Vintage Wine Name | Barolo Cerretta DOCG 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Wine Description | This single vineyard parcel was named after the Cerretta MGA, Serralunga d’Alba, and planted in 1961 with Nebbiolo Michet and Lampia covering 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres). The density is 5,000 vines per hectare (2,023 per acre), which yields an average yearly production of only 8,000 bottles. Harvested by hand in late October, the wine’s cellar life is 15 to 30 years, depending on vintage. |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Appellation | Barolo |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Vineyard Details | Orientation: South facing Elevation: 310–317 meters (1,017–1,040 feet) above sea level Vine Age: 62 years Soil: Helvetian soil, rich in very compact blue marl |
| Tasting notes | Intense garnet red. Rich fruit, licorice, rose and violet with light toasty notes. Full and dry on the palate with soft, velvety tannins. |
| Pairing notes | Because of its structure and body, it pairs well with meat, game and cheese. |
| Alcohol % | 15.5 |
| Aging | Aged 24 months in mix of 25 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques, followed by 12 months aging in bottle before release. |
| SRP | 96 |
| Highest Score | 93, Wine Advocate |
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| Highest Score Review Copy | This is a darkly concentrated and perfumed expression of Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba. The Ca’ Rome’ 2018 Barolo Cerretta is a robust, full-bodied wine with dark cherry, plum, earth, black licorice and campfire ash. This wine has the power and texture to pair with succulent pork pot roast. |
| Acclaim | 93 Wine Advocate, 92 James Suckling, 91 Vinous |
| Feature Bullet 1 | Founded in 1980 by father, Romano Marengo and now shared with his children Giuseppe (Pino), Paola and Maria, as well as his wife Olimpia |
| Feature Bullet 2 | Giuseppe continues his father’s efforts, carefully managing every phase of production and winemaking |
| Feature Bullet 3 | Paola manages the Sales and Operations side with tireless energy and a smile that emits full optimism and passion |
| Feature Bullet 4 | Family’s values are transmitted through their passion for this project – quality, honesty, respect for tradition, and exploration |
| Winery | Cà Romé |
|---|---|
| Winery Description | Cà Romé is a true family winery, nestled in the heart of Barbaresco. It was founded by Romano Marengo in 1980 after a 30-year career in the wine industry, during which he dreamed of making his own terroir-driver wines. Today it is run by Romano’s children, Winemaker Giuseppe Marengo and Director of Operations, Paola Marengo. The Cà Romé philosophy is reflected in the name: Cà is short for casa, which means “home” and refers to Romano’s home and a winery that is run by a family, not a corporation. |
| Winery Instagram Handle | @carome.winery |
| Winery Hashtags | #piedmont #familywinery #barolo #barbaresco #nebbiolo |
| Winemaker | Giuseppe Marengo |