- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta review.
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta is a premium red wine from the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy.
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is a prime example of the region’s winemaking expertise.
The wine is aged in oak barrels for 24 months and then in the bottle for an additional 12 months, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta Review
- Brand: Cantina Schiavenza
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Cherry & Licorice fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 59-68 °F (15-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 20 Years
- Price Range: ~$65
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta review: What's its color?
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta has a deep ruby color with orange reflections.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta taste like?
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 24 months in oak barrels.
It is then left to mature in the bottle for an additional 12 months, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Is Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta review: Which food pairs well with it?
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta review: What's its alcohol content?
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Cantina Schiavenza?
Here is an extract from a review on Cantina Schiavenza:
“The firm started by the brothers Vittorio and Ugo Alessandria is now managed by the son-in-law Luciano Pira, agronomist and celiar man.Â
In the past the farm and the surrounding lands were owned by the Opera Pia Barolo;
the work was made by sharecroppers called “schiavenza”: from which derives the curious company’s name.“
Conclusion
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta is an exceptional wine that truly showcases the winemaking expertise of the Barolo region.
The wine’s complex aromas and flavors, as well as its smooth texture and well-integrated tannins, make it a wine to be savored and appreciated.
Its versatility in food pairings also makes it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, whether enjoyed with a hearty meal or on its own.
Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and is a testament to the quality of Italian winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
