2019 Barolo, Cerretta, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy Chilled 5 hectares

5 hectares

pure tannins linger on the long and satisfying finish

less acidity at the back than sometimes

cocoa beans and a wall of tannins that retains an air of controlled restraint at 6 years old

yet in a more classical mould

2019 Barolo, Cerretta, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy Chilled 5 hectaresThis 37 year old site sits at almost 400 metres altitude, in an east facing amphitheatre at the crest of Serralungas spine. White calcareous soils mixed with richer, darker ones give it a more generous expression than Giovanni Rossos other wines, with more pulp on the palate. The wine underwent long maceration in cement, and three years in Slovenian botti grande. This is complete and compact, with fine earthy fruit, a dark rose scent, and heady spices