Daniel Bloom

9.3

Deep woods, dirt, blood, on the nose . Lots of blue/red fruits. A bit tight, I PnP, gave it a good 45 mins out. I get some wood… now that could be my weird post covid mouth….or not.
A ‘16 from Castelletto, lush and forward, but I sense lots of aging potential. I have 1 more. No rough edges, a bit of acidity on the back which is nice and lifting.
Tannins nicely integrated and fine. Manzone’s site only indicates neutral casks, not what wood specifically.
Thanks@ First Bottle Wines — a month ago

Steve Ambrusko

9.0

Delicious! — 19 days ago

Donald Williams

9.1

Nice with veal parmigiana. — 3 months ago

with Bonnie

romo

9.2

Overtly pleasant; did not fade into the background at lunch w tartufo bianco. Wanted more, but playing the long game on this day. — 3 days ago

Mary Lanham

9.0

Enjoyed this wine with a wonderful dinner of eggplant stuffed ravioli and fillet mignon in Noci, Italy. Garnett color with cocoa, raspberry and plum on the nose and palate and hints of black pepper on the finish. Elegant and lovely. — 12 days ago

Mike Miller

9.1

Notes of musky forest — a month ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

Solid quaffing but not much length or complexity. Mostly savory and fresh. — 4 months ago

with Sarah

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry, lively spice, herbs, nice balance with savory fine tannins on a medium finish ending with mineral character. Easy drinking. — 20 days ago

Mary H

9.3

Antica Terra Collective Tasting. An herbaceous grenache?? Is it possible? A plume of rosemary and thyme aroma in the face that doesn’t back off. Strawberry fruit plays in the background. — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Opened and decanted for a couple of hours prior to service after which, it was enjoyed over a few hours. No formal notes. This bottle of 2000 Giovanni Rosso Barolo “Cerretta” currently pours a deep garnet color with a mostly transparent core. There is some sediment present but we were able to decant most of it off. This is a vinous wine displaying dried red fruits, leather, tar, mushrooms and spices. The structure is still firm but the tannins are fairly integrated at this point. The attack is perceptively sweet and the finish is long and satisfying; perhaps a touch hot. This is drinking well right now and well stored examples should hold through 2030. — 2 months ago