Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
The 2019 Barolo Cerretta has shut down considerably since I last tasted it, but the elements are also more put together in that the wine is a harmonious whole rather than a combination of individual components. Dark red fruit, rose petal, orange peel, spice and dried herbs are beautifully sketched. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2024)
The 2019 Barolo Cerretta has shut down considerably since I last tasted it, but the elements are also more put together in that the wine is a harmonious whole rather than a combination of individual components. Dark red fruit, rose petal, orange peel, spice and dried herbs are beautifully sketched. I would not dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2024)
Wow. Tad woody. Spice. Clove. Floral perfume. Hard. Rustic. Very tannic. Old fashioned. Dark cherries, cranberry.
Wow. Tad woody. Spice. Clove. Floral perfume. Hard. Rustic. Very tannic. Old fashioned. Dark cherries, cranberry.
Jun 13th, 2023Celebrating William’s BD.
Celebrating William’s BD.
Jun 6th, 2022An utterly haunting wine, the 2014 Barolo Cerretta is sweet, perfumed and light on its feet. The purity of the aromatics and flavors is striking, but it is the wine's overall sense of harmony and polish that is most remarkable. Rose petal, lavender, mint and bright fruit are finely sketched in this stunningly beautiful, vivid Barolo from Roberto Conterno. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2018)
An utterly haunting wine, the 2014 Barolo Cerretta is sweet, perfumed and light on its feet. The purity of the aromatics and flavors is striking, but it is the wine's overall sense of harmony and polish that is most remarkable. Rose petal, lavender, mint and bright fruit are finely sketched in this stunningly beautiful, vivid Barolo from Roberto Conterno. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2018)
Jun 20th, 2019
Great bottle smells like home.
Great bottle smells like home.
Feb 20th, 2018Wine of the night! Magnum of 2011 already wonderful to enjoy and at the same time ready to lay down for a couple of decades!
Wine of the night! Magnum of 2011 already wonderful to enjoy and at the same time ready to lay down for a couple of decades!
May 14th, 2016
This is a dark and layered bueaty of a wine, showing crushed stone, black cherry, dried roses, and exotic spice. With time in the glass it gained depth, adding rich raspberry, hints of moist soil and truffle. Displaying mineral-driven, silky textures contrasted by a core of vibrant acidity on the palate. Black cherry, licorice, sweet herbs and menthol all flowed effortlessly across the senses. It finished on fine tannin with dried cherry and inner floral tones lingering long.
This is a dark and layered bueaty of a wine, showing crushed stone, black cherry, dried roses, and exotic spice. With time in the glass it gained depth, adding rich raspberry, hints of moist soil and truffle. Displaying mineral-driven, silky textures contrasted by a core of vibrant acidity on the palate. Black cherry, licorice, sweet herbs and menthol all flowed effortlessly across the senses. It finished on fine tannin with dried cherry and inner floral tones lingering long.
Oct 2nd, 2015
Who needs wrapping paper?! (First vintage, only bottled in large formats.)
Who needs wrapping paper?! (First vintage, only bottled in large formats.)
Dec 19th, 2014
