Ceretto presents a fine expression of Barolo (with fruit sourced from various sites) in the 2012 Barolo. The wine is redolent of pressed flowers, cassis, dried raspberry and grilled herb. Lighter, more vertical aromas of cola, smoke, campfire ash, dried ginger and toasted anise seed lift gently from the back. The mouthfeel boasts savory, ripe fruit and offers a distant note of succulent sweetness.

The new oak lends smoky, toasty nuances to the core of cherry and strawberry fruit, along with accents of vanilla. Sleek and focused, with dusty tannins lining the extended finish. Shows finesse and potential, but needs time. Best from 2022 through 2039. 4,750 cases made, 1,800 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add