2005 Barolo DOCG Cru Cerretta, Az. Agr. Giovanni Rosso

Darker, denser, broader than either Davide's Serralunga or La Serra wines, the product of south-east facing, clay-rich soils. Profound, intensely woven, compact licorice and black cherry notes leads on to a weight (ier) palate notable for its impressive texture, black minerally fruit and more assertive tannins in a masculine mould not dissimilar to La Morra's Brunate. Pair with a fine filet of beef.
(David Berry Green, BBR Buyer)

Elegant but austere and tight, tight, tight. Arms are folded, jaw is clenched and it's folded in on itself. I feel that there is a lot more to this wine than it's giving away. I'd love to taste this in 10 years and after some considerable decanting time.
(Tamlyn Currin - jancisrobinson.com - 25 Mar 2010)