2013 Barolo Cerretta
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This was the last Barolo we tasted in Altare's lineup, organized by increasing measure of intensity and power, and boy what a treat it was. Harvested from this vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba on October 11, the 2013 Barolo Riserva Cerretta shows a lot of freshness and boldness. This is a gorgeous wine, tight, light and streamlined. It shows generous volume. The wine ends with lasting notes of earth, iron rust and dusty marble. The tannins are solid and complete. Great job!
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Pale-medium, slightly opaque garnet. Integral, mellow, nutty oak and rich, red and black cherry fruit alongside dark chocolate, fresh earth and some tar. Brisk acidity lifts the dense, compact palate, with plenty of fine tannins around the black and red cherry fruit, with balsamic and spice. Long. Good stuff. (TJ)
The 2013 Barolo Cerretta Vigna Bricco is the most expressive of these wines today. Smooth, polished and exceptionally refined, the 2013 exudes class. Scents of lavender, violet, plum, licorice and spice notes infuse the expressive finish. Today, the Cerretta is terrific.