2019 Barolo, Cerretta, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

This 37-year-old site sits at almost 400 metres altitude, in an east-facing amphitheatre at the crest of Serralunga’s spine. White calcareous soils mixed with richer, darker ones give it a more generous expression than Giovanni Rosso’s 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 interwoven with white soil tension.

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