2017 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 92.5 points

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  11/19/2023 - NickA Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Barolo and Truffle dinner (Flat 9): Delicious wine, although no way should it cost 2-4x as much as tonight's other Barolos. Rather rich and sunny in feel, and still in very much a primary phase, although also balanced and energetic. ACYSO summed up my feelings on this well below.

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  11/1/2022 - acyso wrote: 93 Points

  2017 Giacomo Conterno Barolos (Chicago, IL): The Cerretta has always struck me as the darker complexioned and riper site in the Conterno lineup. This bottle fits the bill quite clearly, with a nose that is driven more by black cherry than red. Much more intense and opulent on the palate in contrast to the Arione, I think that this holds its alcohol better. Almost a hint sweet, this is the most accessible and hiding its tannins right now.

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  11/22/2021 - Robmcl920 Likes this wine:

  Brief impressions tasting at the winery. Very aromatic, opening with bright red fruit, savory spices, and cool herbs, a very classic expression that reminds me a bit of Pinot Noir. Definitely wouldn't peg this as a hot vintage in terms of the aromatic profile. On the palate, medium in body with tannins poking out at the end, but elegant by 2017 standards. Excellent wine.

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