Bricco Rocche Prapò (1982)

About this wine

This 1982 Ceretto Bricco Rocche Prapò Barolo offers a deep, ethereal nose with notes of black cherries, dried mushrooms, rose petals, and licorice. The palate is ripe, mature, and intense, featuring lovely red and black cherries alongside hints of licorice, chocolate, beetroot juice, and ceps. The finish is very long, with a lovely warmth. This wine is perfectly mature, showcasing the beauty of aged Barolo. The 1982 vintage was particularly favorable in Piedmont, contributing to the wine's exceptional quality.

About the grape

Nebbiolo, the sole grape in the 1982 Ceretto Bricco Rocche Barolo Prapò, is a historic variety from Italy's Piedmont region, first documented in the 13th century. Its name likely comes from 'nebbia,' meaning 'fog,' reflecting the misty conditions during its late October harvest. Nebbiolo is known for its early budding and late ripening, requiring specific hillside locations with ample sunlight to fully mature. The Prapò vineyard, situated in the Serralunga d'Alba commune, is renowned for producing Nebbiolo with robust tannins and deep flavors, contributing to the wine's notable aging potential.

Quick facts

• 🍇 The 1982 vintage of Ceretto's Bricco Rocche Prapò Barolo is crafted exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, renowned for their complex aromas and robust tannins.
• 🏰 Ceretto's Bricco Rocche winery, established in 1982 in Castiglione Falletto, is celebrated for producing some of the most prestigious crus in the Barolo region.
• 🌄 The Prapò vineyard, located in Serralunga d'Alba, is known for its compact, sandstone-based soil, contributing to the wine's structure and longevity.
• 🌹 Barolo wines, including the 1982 Ceretto Bricco Rocche Prapò, are often described as having aromas of tar and roses, and are noted for their ability to age gracefully.
• ☀️ The 1982 vintage in Piedmont was considered excellent, providing ideal conditions for producing high-quality Barolo wines.

Palate profile

Producer

Founded in the 1930s by Riccardo Ceretto in Alba, Italy, the Ceretto winery initially produced wines from purchased grapes. In the 1960s, his sons, Bruno and Marcello, revolutionized the business by acquiring vineyards in prestigious areas like Barolo and Barbaresco, emphasizing the importance of terroir. The third generation, including Alessandro Ceretto, joined in 1999, steering the winery towards organic and biodynamic practices, achieving organic certification in 2015. Beyond winemaking, Ceretto has integrated art and architecture into their estates, featuring installations like the colorful Barolo Chapel and the futuristic 'Grape' tasting room.