Giovanni Rosso
Cerretta Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Still young! As opened got all kinds of delicate spices, black fruits, forest floor, slight caramel notes, full on the palate but lots of tannins still and very long persistent finish! Can't wait to taste on day 2!
Still young! As opened got all kinds of delicate spices, black fruits, forest floor, slight caramel notes, full on the palate but lots of tannins still and very long persistent finish! Can't wait to taste on day 2!
Oct 1st, 2017
I originally opened a 2010 Brezza but that was so horribly corked I reached for this in hopes to make up for it...and boy did it ever. This came singing right out of the gate. Cherries, black berries, tar, roses, earth...just about everything a Barolo lover could want. Tannins are still firm but they have softened enough to not be a distraction. This is at a very lovely place right now. Drink now or through 2025+.
I originally opened a 2010 Brezza but that was so horribly corked I reached for this in hopes to make up for it...and boy did it ever. This came singing right out of the gate. Cherries, black berries, tar, roses, earth...just about everything a Barolo lover could want. Tannins are still firm but they have softened enough to not be a distraction. This is at a very lovely place right now. Drink now or through 2025+.
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2019Popped and poured; consumed over three hours. Tremendous Cerretta. Looks like ox blood in the glass...incredible visual with zero signs of age. Intoxicating aromas of kirsch, pie crust, tar, fresh roses, and tiramisu. On the palate it was all kirsch and sous bois supported by a mountain of tannins still, 12 years in. Beautiful acidity and the finish sits with you for well over half a minute. It was still going strong by the time we reached the bottom of the bottle. This wine will last for decades to come and I have expectations for it to start showing its best closer to 2025. Drink with patience or hold.
Popped and poured; consumed over three hours. Tremendous Cerretta. Looks like ox blood in the glass...incredible visual with zero signs of age. Intoxicating aromas of kirsch, pie crust, tar, fresh roses, and tiramisu. On the palate it was all kirsch and sous bois supported by a mountain of tannins still, 12 years in. Beautiful acidity and the finish sits with you for well over half a minute. It was still going strong by the time we reached the bottom of the bottle. This wine will last for decades to come and I have expectations for it to start showing its best closer to 2025. Drink with patience or hold.
Jun 11th, 2017
This wine was a surprise. The initial nose was full of green fruit, specifically green apple! (Yes it was a clean decanter!) 20 min open, the hot nose abated and the wine was tannin-forward on the palate. After 40 min the cherry fruit was apparent, but alcohol still prevailed. Only after 1 hr 15 min did the deep dark ripe fruit begin to emerge with some raisin and currants. This is a complex long lived wine that I plan to try again in 4-5 years. It's a winner!
This wine was a surprise. The initial nose was full of green fruit, specifically green apple! (Yes it was a clean decanter!) 20 min open, the hot nose abated and the wine was tannin-forward on the palate. After 40 min the cherry fruit was apparent, but alcohol still prevailed. Only after 1 hr 15 min did the deep dark ripe fruit begin to emerge with some raisin and currants. This is a complex long lived wine that I plan to try again in 4-5 years. It's a winner!
Mar 26th, 2017
