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96
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96
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94
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Tasting Notes
Giacomo Conterno, based in Monforte d'Alba, is a revered name in Piedmontese winemaking, celebrated for its unwavering commitment to traditional methods and the production of age-worthy Barolo wines. Under the stewardship of Roberto Conterno, the estate continues to uphold the legacy of crafting profound expressions of Nebbiolo that reflect the unique terroirs of the Langhe region.
The Cerretta vineyard, situated in Serralunga d'Alba, is characterised by its calcareous clay soils and optimal south-west exposure. Acquired by the Conterno family in 2008, this site has become integral to their portfolio. In 2015, the Nebbiolo grapes were hand-harvested and underwent traditional vinification, including extended maceration and ageing in large Slavonian oak casks, to preserve the purity and elegance of the fruit.
The 2015 Barolo Cerretta presents a deep garnet hue. The nose offers a complex bouquet of withered roses, black cherries, and dried plums, intertwined with earthy notes and spices such as black pepper. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, showcasing flavours of red cherry, orange zest, and subtle hints of liquorice and vanilla. The fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity contribute to a harmonious structure, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish. This Barolo exemplifies the elegance and depth characteristic of the Cerretta cru and is poised for graceful ageing over the next two decades.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Nebbiolo
Vintage: 2015
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont, Barolo
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
96 / 100""After our tasting of the two Barbera wines, we moved over to 40-hectoliter cask number 101 to get our first taste of Conterno's finished (or nearly finished, as the wine had not been bottled yet) Nebbiolo. The 2015 Barolo Cerretta is influenced by the warm conditions of the vintage with plenty of ripe and succulent fruit, although this vintage differs from the similarly warm 2017 and 2011 harvests in that the 2015 growing season had more moisture locked within the soil. Consequently, this vintage tends to offer cool-climate tannins and structure, giving the wine the ample backbone it needs to carry all those luscious dark nuances. The wine is ripe, profound and makes your mouth salivate.""
- Monica Larner
96 / 100
""Conterno's 2015 Barolo Cerretta is sensual and inviting, until the firm Nebbiolo tannins kick in. Bright floral and orange zest notes perk up a core of sweet red cherry fruit. Medium in body and beautifully persistent, the Cerretta is positively stellar. Just as it was from barrel, the 2015 is so refined, so alluringly young, that it really does not seem like a Serralunga Barolo at all.""
- Antonio Galloni
94 / 100
""Very Burgundy-like, featuring a silky texture wrapped around cherry, raspberry, earth and tobacco flavors. As this builds on the palate, the dense, muscular tannins remind you this is Barolo. Reticent now but shows promise.""
- Bruce Sanderson
