Michaela Morris

"Despite significant challenges of heat and drought in 2017, Federico Ceretto reports that two-thirds of the estate's Brunate parcels reached satisfactory phenolic ripeness. These were harvested on 29 September - a full month earlier than in Federico's grandfather's era. It is still bright ruby, sporting a youthful nascent nose. Fresh flowers make way for dark strawberries tumbled in fragrant earth. Arid, sandy tannins build in authority and are fleshed out by ample mid-palate fruit, with plenty of acidity and promising stony minerality. The best is yet to come."

James Suckling

"Extremely aromatic with blackberry, dried strawberry, wet earth and crushed stone. Full-bodied with intense, firm tannins. Very tight at the finish with precise, polished fruit and structure. From organically grown grapes. A great 2017. Needs time to open and soften. Drink after 2025."

Antonio Galloni

"The 2017 Barolo Brunate is one of the most expressive Barolos in this flight of 2017 Barolos from Ceretto. Dark cherry, rose petal, kirsch, mint and lavender fill out the layers nicely. The warmth and dryness of the year is evident in the wine's feel. Alessandro Ceretto opted to only use fruit from the oldest vines at Brunate, those that are 50 years old. Consequently, production is down by nearly 75%."

"The 2017 Barolo Brunate is another very expressive wine with a dark fruit signature and extra concentration, thanks to this warm vintage. Layers of black fruit and plum cede to spice, licorice and spent embers. To the palate, the wine shows an open-knit fiber with solid fruit weight and a richly layered approach. "