Giovanni Rosso Barolo Ceretta 2015

Davide Rosso took over from his father, Giovanni, in the early 2000s. He has since risen quickly in reputation as one of the region’s greatest producers, with some of the most desirable vineyards in Barolo, showcasing the vivid terroir of his beloved hometown. The steep spine of Serralunga d’Alba creates wines of authority, power and raw minerality, which need a careful hand to reveal their intricacies. 

This 36-year-old site sits at almost 400 metres’ altitude, a natural amphitheatre overlooking the rolling Roero to the east. Richer, darker soils give it a more generous expression than Davide’s other wines, with the mixed clay offering more flesh on the palate. Fermentation and maceration take place in cement and French oak botti for three years. The wine is deep, heady and wildly perfumed. 

Tasting Notes

Impeccable nose: elegant and neat with notes of craft jams, wild herbs, and chocolate. On the palate it is powerful and yet soft as well as its tannins; embracing sensation with a good fruit imprint, long lasting finish.

Food Pairing

Quite outstanding on its own and yet sublime with long cooking red meats, and with truffled game.

Nebbiolo

Italy, Piedmont