Giovanni Rosso Cerretta Barolo 2014
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Cerretta is a large cru within Serralunga, but its diverse exposures make it hard to pin down any typicity - although Rosso's version is always elegant. The sweet raspberry nose has finesse and poise, and the attack is sleek and lively. This is nicely textured and concentrated, without excessive extraction. The tannins are ripe and the acidity lifts the finish. It shows a light touch, but is balanced and well made. Drinking Window 2019 - 2032
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A lean, shell of a red, offering eucalyptus, cherry, plum, earth, tobacco and mineral flavors. Though firmly structured, this stays juicy, with a tar element on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2038.
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Flavors of brandied cherry and apple skin take on tones of pipe tobacco and earth as this wine sits in the glass. The brusque tannins and earthy flavors would match well with hearty braised meats or a mushroom ragù.
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We are a small, family-owned producer in the heart of the Barolo commune of Serralunga d'Alba. We make only red wines, and our passion is for Barolo and its great grape, Nebbiolo.
Since the 1890's the Rosso family has farmed vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba, notably the Crus of Cerretta, La Serra, Broglio, Meriame, Sorano, Costa Bella, Lirano & Damiano. During the early 1980's Giovanni Rosso restructured the vineyards with the aim of growing the best fruit.
Giovanni's son, Davide, studied Oenology and gained invaluable experience in France. In 2001 Davide, then 27 years old, took charge of the vinification & affinamento/elevage of the wines with one goal in mind: "Wine should be a perfect copy of its terroir"... in this case from the slopes of Serralunga d'Alba, among the finest soils in the world.
The Giovanni Rosso cantina (winery) is located in the hamlet of Baudana, just a couple of kilometres north of Serralunga d'Alba village. A traditional family cascina, or farmhouse, it houses the fermentation, ageing, bottling and labeling facilities as well as the offices.