2018 Giovanni Rosso Cerretta

96 POINTS

Falstaff

Clear ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Intensely fragrant nose with notes of plums, rose petals and some incense. Plucky, hearty tannins, builds up well with notes of raspberries and coriander seeds, good grip on the finish.

96 POINTS

Falstaff

Clear ruby with a fine garnet sheen. Intensely fragrant nose with notes of plum, rose petal and some incense. Plucky, hearty tannin, builds well, notes of raspberry and coriander seed, good grip on the finish.

95 POINTS

Kerin O'Keefe - Wine Enthusiast

Iris, hay, woodland berry and botanical herb aromas come to the forefront on this fragrant, delicious red. The focused, vibrant palate picks up where the nose leaves off, delivering juicy Morello cherry, strawberry compote, star anise and tobacco framed in tightly wound, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2026–2033.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Dried strawberry and tar with some flowers on the nose. Full-bodied and very chewy with sweet berries and tangy tannins at the end. Needs a couple of years to soften. Drink after 2025.

94 POINTS

Aldo Fiordelli - Decanter

Cerretta is a clay and chalk soil MGA 'which produces more feminine wines, mostly compared to Serra,' according to Giovanni Rosso's winemaker, Andrea Delpiano. The Barolos here age for 30 months in large oak casks. The 2018 Cerretta is bright garnet in the glass, scented of fresh rose, violet and pomegranate juice. The palate is darker, with cherry, blood orange and great weight and concentration. With moderate acidity, its plentiful fruits flow to a chalky finish.