Bric Cenciurio
Barolo Coste di Rose 2019
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
- Name and vintage: Barolo DOCG 2019, still red wine with 14% alcohol
- Grape variety and vineyard: 100% Nebbiolo, Coste di Rose; deep and compact soils
- Aromatic notes: hints of dark fruit, leather and spices; austere character in its youth
- Serving and ageing: decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20°C; ageing potential of 10-15 years
- Awards and pairings: 93/100 James Suckling, 4 FIS; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bric Cenciurio Barolo Coste di Rose is a still red wine that offers an authentic interpretation of the Nebbiolo grape variety. An expression of the renowned Barolo area, it stands out for its intense aromatic profile, enriched with notes of dark fruit, leather and spices. On the palate, it reveals an initially austere character, typical of its youth, which evolves over time to show a vibrant freshness and profound complexity. The structure of this wine promises remarkable longevity, estimated between ten and fifteen years. To best appreciate its nuances, it is recommended to decant for about an hour and serve at a temperature between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Piedmont, at the heart of the renowned Coste di Rose vineyard, located a short distance from the village of Barolo. The plot enjoys a sheltered position and a cooler exposure, protected from the summer heat by a woodland crowning the hill. The vines sink their roots into deep, compact soils, rich in organic matter. The particular soil structure encourages the plants to seek nutrients in the deepest layers, giving a distinctive territorial signature. Bric Cenciurio, a family-run business founded in 1996, tends these vineyards through manual management and a constant commitment to biodiversity.
How it is produced
Production follows the principles of careful vinification, respecting the natural rhythms and ripening times of the grapes. Every stage of the process aims to preserve the integrity of the Nebbiolo, enhancing the purity of the fruit and ensuring a balanced evolution. At the table, the rigorous elegance of this wine calls for robust pairings. It pairs perfectly with red meats and pork, enhancing game-based recipes. The well-defined tannic structure and pronounced acidity also find an ideal balance when matched with mature cheeses with bold flavours.
History and Curiosities
Since 1996, the family-run winery Bric Cenciurio has upheld respect for tradition, combining manual labour with the protection of biodiversity. This prestigious Barolo DOCG comes to life in the Coste di Rose vineyard, an oasis sheltered by a hillside wood that provides the vines with a cool microclimate and ideal exposure. Thanks to traditional vinification overseen by oenologist Alessandro Pittatore, the superb 2019 vintage enchants the senses and expresses a distinctive character, proudly awarded 93 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Alessandro Pittatore
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 15
Starting from here, in 1990 Franco Pittatore and his brother-in-law Carlo Sacchetto decided to merge their properties in Barolo and Roero, to give life to their dream: producing traditional high-quality wines. A dream, but also a solid project, carried out today by Franco's sons, Alessandro and Alberto, in their estate vineyards in Barolo, Novello, Castellinaldo, and Magliano Alfieri.
Their commitment to keeping alive the good agricultural practices learned from their ancestors, further improved by their oenological studies and continuous research, translates into good practices aimed to safeguard the natural cycles of the land.
Strictly manual labor, carried out with the same care and attention in each vineyard, a part of the land set aside to natural forest, thus renouncing to increase the production in favor of maintaining great biodiversity and an ideal microclimate, are the concrete signs of a commitment that continues in the cellar, with the maximum respect for the grapes and their natural times. Read more
| Name | Bric Cencurio Barolo Coste di Rose 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Bric Cenciurio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1996, the family-run winery Bric Cenciurio has upheld respect for tradition, combining manual labour with the protection of biodiversity. This prestigious Barolo DOCG comes to life in the Coste di Rose vineyard, an oasis sheltered by a hillside wood that provides the vines with a cool microclimate and ideal exposure. Thanks to traditional vinification overseen by oenologist Alessandro Pittatore, the superb 2019 vintage enchants the senses and expresses a distinctive character, proudly awarded 93 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Barolo (Piedmont), Italy |
| Soil composition | Deep, compact soils, rich in organic matter; the vines struggle to sink their roots to find the trace elements that give character to the wine. |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification |
| Wine making | Produced in accordance with tradition, with manual labour, protection of biodiversity, and respect for the natural cycles and timing of the grapes in the cellar. |
| Year production | 70000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |