🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH The 2012 Ceretto Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo is an 【extremely lauded and rare Barolo from a prestigious single vineyard】, earning an impressive 97 points from Decanter in February 2023. This wine comes from a tiny 0.25-hectare plot, with fewer than 500 magnums released, making it a highly sought-after collector's item. The 2012 vintage allowed for Nebbiolo grapes of extraordinary quality, with perfect tannic ripeness. Aged in large oak vessels and then matured in magnum for approximately 10 years before release, it reflects Ceretto's commitment to organic farming since 2015. It displays a deep red color with garnet hues, typical of bottle aging. The nose is intensely perfumed with dried rose, potpourri, red cherries, cranberries, baking spice, coffee, dark chocolate, and an undertone of truffle and leather. On the palate, it offers a solid structure with robust yet elegant tannins, lively acidity, and a harmonious balance, leading to a long, persistent finish with notes of aniseed, cola, medicinal eucalyptus, and dried herbs. It's described as round, supple, lively, and multifaceted with superior freshness, with flavors that linger for a long time. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This powerful Barolo demands equally robust food pairings. For Cantonese cuisine, consider Peking duck, char siu, or rich soy/hoisin-glazed beef dishes. Western pairings include roasted game, braised beef, osso buco, rib eye steak, or porcini risotto. It also pairs wonderfully with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or other strong, mature cheeses. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH An exceptional choice for special occasions, a grand dinner, or as a prized addition to any serious wine collector's cellar. This wine has excellent aging potential and can be enjoyed for many more years. Serve at 18-20°C (64-68°F) in large round wine glasses. Decanting for 1-2 hours is recommended to allow its complex aromas to fully open up.