Ca Rome Cerretta Barolo 2018

“This is a darkly concentrated and perfumed expression of Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba. The Ca’ Rome’ 2018 Barolo Cerretta is a robust, full-bodied wine with dark cherry, plum, earth, black licorice and campfire ash. This wine has the power and texture to pair with succulent pork pot roast.”

“Tight, compact feel to this, offering some nice red-berry, spice and chocolate-flake character. Medium-bodied with a tight tannin framework and a focused finish. The aromatic profile is promising. Give it a year or two to pervade the wine. Try from 2024.”

“The 2018 Barolo Cerretta comes across as pretty closed next to the fruitier and more available Rapèt. I am not sure there is enough fruit to balance the firm tannins. Time will tell. There is good energy, though. The Cerretta is a bruiser today.”