Aromas of ripe strawberries and cherries with dark chocolate, charred bark, spices and hints of leather. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and compact with polished tannins and velvety texture. Firm and focused. Try after 2026.

Shows reserved aromas that hint at cherry, licorice and menthol, while the flavors express macerated cherry, plum, leather and black pepper. This red is tightly wound, with a fresh, balanced finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 1,130 cases made, 380 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add

One of the headline estates in Serralunga d'Alba, the Ettore Germano 2019 Barolo Cerretta shows a rich personality with sturdy fruit weight and concentration. The Cerretta is painted with broad brush strokes of dark fruit, blackberry, spice and tarry smoke. This bottle will appeal to those who enjoy more oomph and power in their Nebbiolo, possibly with a pairing of boiled beef and a side of mint sauce. Some 17,500 bottles were made.

The 2018 Barolo Cerretta has some ripe fruit, dried raspberry and candied cherry that evoke the sensations you would associate with a hot vintage. However, this vintage was warmest toward the end but quite cool and humid at the beginning of the growing season. The wine is streamlined and tight. That lean consistency contributes to its overall elegance and polish.