2021 Barolo Cerretta
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Serralunga d’Alba. Lustrous and just mid ruby. Stunning nose of raspberry fruit shot through by minerally notes. Amazing purity. Lush yet not fully open and with super-fine, gravelly tannins. Bags of fruit and tannins that are sensationally balanced. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Grilled campfire, licorice root, crushed raspberries, savoury and mouthwatering, excellent quality, great lift on the finish, underbrush and cured leather, soy broth, fine, stretched out tannins.
A bright red brick hue, the 2021 Barolo Cerretta has a floral and spicy feel, with perfumed notes of preserved strawberries, wild raspberries, minty herbs, pressed flowers, sweet spices, and rhubarb. The palate has more medium-bodied richness, although it remains ripe and graceful, with refined tannins, even acidity, and a floating feel on the finish. It’s a very pretty wine to drink over the coming 10-15 years.
The 2021 Barolo Cerretta is bright and nicely focused. Hints of lavender, crushed rocks, mint, sage and tobacco open first. More than anything else, I admire the wine's vertical structure and overall energy. This needs time to soften. Today, brisk acids and tannins dominate.