Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cerretta, 2013 no20230524 There’s no excess—just balance

There’s no excess—just balance

thirst-quenching

with dark fruits

adding complexity without overpowering the more subtle notes

Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Cerretta, 2013 no20230524 There’s no excess—just balanceCerretta is the newer single cru in the Giacomo Conterno lineup, from a parcel of Nebbiolo in Serralunga d'Alba that Roberto Conterno bought in 2008. This is the address that defined traditional Barolo, and Cerretta delivers the house signature: clay rich soils and that fierce Serralunga structure, with no shortcuts in the cellar. The 2013 is a classic, austere vintage built for the long haul, and it carries the tannic spine to match. Give it a long