Barolo Cerretta Giacomo Conterno 2020

Barolo Cerretta Giacomo Conterno 2020

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  • Robert Parker rating 97
  • Vinous rating 96
Barolo Cerretta Giacomo Conterno 2020
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HED29963

75 cl

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£240.00
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Barolo Cerretta Giacomo Conterno 2020 is a single-vineyard expression from the renowned Cerretta vineyard in Serralunga d`Alba. Crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, this wine displays pronounced tannins and robust structure, characteristic of its vintage. Flavours of dark red fruits, orange peel, white pepper and mineral notes emerge upon tasting. The Cerretta vineyard, situated at a high altitude, benefits from optimal exposure to sunlight, contributing to the wine`s complex profile. Best enjoyed from 2028 to 2050, this is a wine that requires time to develop.
97 Robert Parker
Showing muscle and brawn, the Giacomo Conterno 2020 Barolo Cerretta stands apart thanks to its richer texture. There is more stuffing and volume in this expression from Serralunga d`Alba with layers of dark fruit, rusty nail and bitter orange marmalade (with highlights of sweetness and sourness). In the case of the Cerretta, you get an extra layer of intensity that is delivered alongside beautiful velvety tannins. That feeling reminds me of the soft skin on animal antlers. The 2020 vintage will be remembered for elegance, and 2019 is noted for its heftier structure. Roberto Conterno says that the upcoming 2021 vintage is a mix of both.
96 Vinous
The 2020 Barolo Cerretta is a potent, packed wine. Today, the tannins are especially imposing and also larger in scale than the other Barolos in this range. Dark red-toned fruit, orange peel, white pepper and crushed rocks all race out of the glass. This is a wine for those with patience.Antonio Galloni4th January 2024

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Founded in the 1920s, Giacomo Conterno is an iconic Piedmont estate currently owned and operated by Roberto, grandson of winery founder and namesake. Giacomo was assisted by his brother Aldo Conterno for many years before Aldo left to establish his own eponymous winery, pursuing a different style of winemaking altogether.

Along with Gaja and Bruno Giacosa, the winery is considered to be one of the premier producers of fine Barolo. Cascina Francia and Monfortino (only made in select vintages and aged for up to seven years before release) are Conterno's top wines when it comes to Nebbiolo, but the team also make excellent Barbera a'Alba. The Nebbiolo are traditional expressions of the Piedmont terroir in many ways - long-lived and earthy with an elegant savoury character to match alluring ripe red and black fruit notes.

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