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2019 Barolo, Cerretta, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Nebbiolo
For laying down
Jane Anson MW
95/100
Walter Speller
17.5/20
Aldo Fiordelli
96/100
Product: 20191133648
2019 Barolo, Cerretta, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

Description

This 37-year-old site sits at almost 400 metres altitude, in an east-facing amphitheatre at the crest of Serralunga’s spine. White calcareous soils mixed with richer, darker ones give it a more generous expression than Giovanni Rosso’s other wines, with more pulp on the palate. The wine underwent long maceration in cement, and three years in Slovenian botti grande. This is complete and compact, with fine earthy fruit, a dark rose scent, and heady spices interwoven with white soil tension.

Drink 2026 – 2045

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14
Maturity For laying down
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Giovanni Rosso

Critics reviews

Jane Anson MW 95/100
Love the delicacy and the power, the thirst-quenching beauty of this wine, with liqourice root, rose petals and autumnal red fruits. Such depth and quality, spellbinding texture, tannin quality and grip. Classic Cerretta cru, structured and powerful but delicate, needs time in bottle to fully uncurl. The first year on the Place for a wine that was started in 1994 by Davide Rosse, using vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba that had been owned by his family for years but sold to other producers. 6.5ha. Winemaker Andrea Delpiano. Ageing in 25hl or 50hl French oak casks from Fontainebleau forest.Drink 2025 to 2040jane_anson_mw, janeanson_com (August 2022)
Drink 2025 - 2040
Jane Anson MW, JaneAnson.com (Aug 2022)
Walter Speller 17.5/20
Concentrated and finely perfumed at the same time. Raspberry fruit with a hint of orange. A palate of succulent raspberry fruit with lots of supple acidity and beautiful, coating tannins absorbing the lush fruit. Complete. Drink 2026–2042Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (November 2022)
Drink 2025 - 2040
Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2022)
Aldo Fiordelli 96/100
After 30 to 36 months in big oak casks, this 2019 vintage of one of Serralunga's most celebrated MGAs shines for its restrained nose of Parma violets, wild strawberry, orange juice and a super-intense, stunning rhubarb root character. It's floral as well on the palate, elegant and refined, very classic, with polished, velvety tannins that are dusty on the finish. The structure defies time here; the potential is great.Drink 2024-2050Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter (February 2023)
Drink 2025 - 2040
Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter.com (Feb 2023)

About this wine

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.
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Giovanni Rosso

Davide Rosso took over from his father, Giovanni, in the early 2000s. He has since risen quickly in reputation as one of Piedmont’s greatest producers. He may not have the uninterrupted winemaking history of some of his famous neighbours, but he is the envy of many: he has some of the most desirable vineyards in Barolo – Serralunga d’Alba, Cerretta, Serra – showcasing the vivid terroir of his beloved hometown.
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