The 2008 Barolo Cerretta impresses for its focus and energy. Sweet dark red cherries, flowers, mint and sweet herbs inform the somewhat stern yet expressive mid-palate. This is a focused, wiry Barolo loaded with energy and tension. The focused style is appealing, but the wine is going to need at least a few years in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023.
Importers: Petit Pois, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 608-9644; Oliver McCrum Wines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 654-9159; Sussex Wine Merchants, Moorestown, NJ; tel. (856) 608-9694