2014 Barbera d'Alba Cerretta
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A wine of precision and energy, the 2014 Barbera d'Alba Cerretta brings together the natural intensity and baritone depth of this site with veins of cool, bracing energy. Today, the Cerretta is almost uncharacteristically raw and unformed. Readers should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years. Hints of cranberry, pomegranate and white pepper add brightness and lift throughout.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Barbera d'Alba Cerretta is a magnificent expression and an unexpected surprise. The Barbera d'Alba Cerretta has often taken a back seat to the more prominent Barbera d'Alba Francia. Among the two, I found that this wine offers even more depth of expression and nuance. The vineyard site in Serralunga d'Alba has clay soils that have contributed to the sheer sense of elegance and structure offered here. The results are grand and opulent. The wine ends with a playful touch of brimstone or dark mineral that frames its fruity core.
About the producer
Giacomo Conterno is arguably Barolo’s most celebrated estate. While most famous for its Monfortino Riserva, the quality found in every bottling of Nebbiolo and Barbera at this address makes them a benchmark producer for both varieties.