Acclaim

“A soft and silky wine with a plum and hazelnut character. Full and round with soft tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014

“Aromas of blueberries and hints of cedar and flowers. Full body, with fine and silky tannins and a long and beautiful finish. The center palate in this wine is so beautiful and seductive. There’s almost a peach undertone in the flavors. Better in 2016.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014

“Plenty of dried berries and flowers on the nose follow through to a full to medium body with firm and racy tannins and a long finish. This really builds on your palate. Better after 2015.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014

“Delicate aromas of tar and roses with hints of cherries. Full body, with silky tannins and a delicate berry, cocoa and dried mushroom character. It’s very silky and fresh. Better in 2014.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014

“A light colored Barolo with a wonderful mouthfeel with ripe fruit and soft, silky tannins. Full body with tangy acidity and lots of delicious fruit from mangos to berries. A joy to drink already but better in two or three years.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014

“Gorgeous aromas of plums, cedar and incense. Full body, velvety tannins and a delicately fruity finish. Firm yet polished and beautiful. A lovely texture to this. Better in 2015.” -James Suckling, Jan. 2014

“Cascina Bongiovanni’s 2010 Barolo Pernanno is striking. Dark red cherry, plum, cloves, menthol, licorice, smoke and French oak blossom in the glass. Rich, sumptuous and layered, the 2010 is another gorgeous wine with plenty of near-term appeal. Here, too, the fruit is striking. I can’t think of too many Barolos that deliver this much pure pleasure and immediacy.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan. 2014

“Freshly cut flowers, red berries and spices jump from the glass in the 2010 Barolo. This is one of the juicier 2010 Barolo’s readers will come across. I would prefer to drink the 2010 over the next few years, while the fruit retains its vibrancy. Hints of tobacco, cinnamon and leather add complexity on the close. This is a beautiful, fruit-driven Barolo well-suited for near-term drinking. The aromatics are a bit reduced today, but the 2010 was just bottled. If the bouquet finds a little more focus the 2010 might merit a slightly higher rating. Proprietor Davide Mozzone blends fruit from Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga for his entry-level bottling.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan. 2014

“The 2010 Barolo Vigna Cerretta floats on the palate with an attractive melange of sweet red cherries, savory herbs, wild flowers and fennel. The Vigna Cerretta is darker and more vibrant than the Rapèt, but, it, too is impeccable in its balance. Hints of dark cherry, plum, tobacco and menthol flesh out on the finish. Overall, this is a fairly delicate style for Cerretta and Serralunga, but it all works.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan. 2014

“Ca’ Romé’s 2010 Barolo Rapèt is floral, delicate and quite accessible for the year. Sweet red berries, tobacco, anise and savory herbs develop in the glass over time in a medium-bodied, fragrant Barolo with tons of near-term appeal. Today, the 2010 impresses for its punchy, bright fruit and terrific overall balance.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan. 2014