Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba

by Tenuta Cucco 2016

$79.99 ($479.94 /case)

Skip to the end of the images gallery

93POINTS

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

Label shown for illustration purposes.
Actual label may vary.

Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba by Tenuta Cucco 2016

Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba

by Tenuta Cucco 2016

$79.99 ($479.94 /case)

Out of stock

SKU

Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba by Tenuta Cucco 2016

Oops! This sold out quickly.

Signup here to get notified when this product comes back in stock. Shouldn't be too long.

Delivery Time :

Complimentary Delivery

GTA Locations: Usually delivers within 3-5 business days

All Other Locations: Usually delivers within 1-2 weeks

Producer : Tenuta Cucco

Region : Italy (Italy), Piedmont (Italy)

Food Pairing : Cured Meat, Ham, Hard Cheese, Pasta, Red Meat

NO HASSLE RETURNS

We never want our clients to be any less than 100% satisfied with any purchase from WineOnline.ca. Should you be unsatisfied for any reason, the remaining bottles can be exchanged or returned for store credit within 90 days of purchase. We will even come pick them up!

Tasting Notes

"A bright, expressive style, this Barolo features strawberry, cherry, floral and cut hay aromas and flavors. Iron and tobacco accents flirt around the edges as the dense matrix of tannins emerges on the lingering finish."

93 Points - Wine Spectator, February 2021

Specs

More Information
Price of Case	$479.94
Point Score	93
Cellaring	Drink Now or Cellar
Sweetness	XD - Extra Dry See Sweetness Chart
Bottle Size	750 ml
Producer	Tenuta Cucco
Region	Italy (Italy), Piedmont (Italy)
Alcohol	14.5% alc./vol.
Style	Warm and spicy reds
Vintage	2016
Farming Method	Traditional
Food Pairing	Cured Meat, Ham, Hard Cheese, Pasta, Red Meat
Descriptors	Earthy, Floral, Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type	Red
Wood Presence	Oaked
Body	Full
Grapes	100% Nebbiolo

The Producer

Tenuta Cucco

Tenuta Cucco traces its roots back to the 1960s when it first emerged as a winery. The name 'cucco' in the local dialect points to the elevated position of the original vineyard, nestled within the Cru Cerrati. Situated in the historic Barolo region, the vineyards of Tenuta Cucco occupy the oldest section of this ancient territory. This location boasts an optimal altitude of around 420 meters above sea level, providing the perfect conditions for the Nebbiolo grapes to mature, accentuating their tannins, and ensuring an ideal temperature range crucial for grape ripening.

Serralunga d’Alba, where the estate resides, ranks among the highest municipalities within the Barolo appellation, further enhancing its advantageous position. Spanning across 13 hectares, the vineyards of Tenuta Cucco host a diverse array of grape varieties, with Nebbiolo taking the lead, accompanied by Dolcetto, Chardonnay, and Barbera.

Production levels fluctuate annually, typically yielding around 70,000 bottles, with Barolo claiming the lion's share, sourced from Menzione Cerrati, Bricco Voghera, and Vigna Cucco. The vineyard's age ranges from 15 to over 50 years, with a deliberate focus on low yields to uphold exceptional product quality.