2011 Barolo Prapo
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Of Ceretto's single vineyard expressions, the most robust and muscular is the 2011 Barolo Prapó. This comes as no surprise given that fruit is sourced from the Serralunga d'Alba township that is recognized for those heftier and darker characteristics. The wine boasts a dense and thickly extracted style with black fruit, anise seed, leather, tobacco and grilled rosemary. In the mouth, the tobacco flavors leave a lasting impression.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Serralunga d’Alba. Mid ruby with orange rim. Just a touch of candied fruit on the nose. Beautiful, elegant mid-weight palate, chock full with fruit and grainy tannins. (WS)
The 2011 Barolo Prapò is just as impressive as it has always been. In 2011, the Prapò has retained considerable freshness as well as a real sense of verticality and lively acidity. The flavors are bright, precise and beautifully articulated throughout, with attractive citrus, blood orange, mint and cinnamon overtones. This is a rare 2011 Barolo that demands cellaring.
Ceretto's 2011 Barolo Prapò is striking. The dark and deepest of these 2011s, the Prapò races across the palate with stunning depth and pure resonance. Black cherries, plums, smoke, menthol, tobacco and lavender are some of the many notes that blossom in a Barolo built on a fabulous combination of fruit and structure.