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Giovanni Rosso Barolo Cerretta 2016

Sale price$199.99

— Crafted by Davide Rosso and Andrea Delpiano from their Serralunga d’Alba estate vineyards.
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— 97pts, Kerin O'Keefe!
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

Piedmont Barolo, Italy

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SKU: GRBC201611 UCAU
  • 97 Points
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  • 95 Points
TASTING NOTES

Giovanni Rosso Barolo Cerretta 2016 is your ticket to an unforgettable evening that calls for something extraordinary. Sourced from the exclusive Serralunga d’Alba vineyards, this wine carries the spirit of Piedmont’s finest terroir in every glass.

Get ready to dive into layers of juicy red cherries and aromatic dried herbs, with whispering hints of licorice and spice that keep things intriguingly complex. On the palate, it’s full-bodied yet polished, with refined tannins that linger gracefully—making each sip feel like a celebration of balance and depth.

Perfectly suited for moments when you’re indulging in rich Italian dishes, pairing with aged cheeses, or savoring a slow-cooked meat feast. This wine invites you to slow down, appreciate the craftsmanship, and truly savour the moment with every pour.

With a glowing 97 points from Kerin O’Keefe, this 2016 vintage benefits from ideal weather that brought exceptional ripeness and structure—solidifying its reputation as a standout Barolo for collectors and wine lovers alike.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY

Classification: Red

Variety: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2016

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Alcohol: 14.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

97/100

Rose, red-berry, camphor and dark-spice aromas slowly emerge in the glass. Showing Serralunga's hallmark of firm structure and finesse, the full-bodied, youthfully tense palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry compote, dried mint and licorice set against a backbone of noble tannins. Bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced. Drink 2026–2056.

Kerin O'Keefe

Scores

95/100

Intense, subtle strawberry with white-truffle and dried-flower aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, chewy tannins that are polished and beautiful. Needs time to soften. Muscular wine. Try after 2024.

James Suckling

Scores

95/100

The Giovanni Rosso 2016 Barolo Cerretta is a tight, focused and high-energy expression of Nebbiolo. Red and purple fruit aromas of cassis, dried cranberry and cherry provide pretty highlights, but ample space is given to those equally pretty aromas of licorice, campfire ash and candied orange peel that so deftly play supporting roles. To the palate, this is a glossy, polished wine with enough tannic kick to carry it forward for another 10 or 20 years of cellar aging.

Monica Larner