NoseThe nose is intense and complex with charming scents of cherry liqueur, violet, star anise, dried leaves and blueberries. black-cherryviolet
FlavorOn the palate it is well-structured and well-balanced, with smooth tannins and a very long finish.
Piedmont At a Glance
Region NamePiedmont
Piemonte is considered by many the top wine region of Italy, being the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, even though these mega-popular wines only account for 3% of the region’s wine production.
Score: 89Vintage 2019James SucklingA fresh and fine Barolo with firm tannins that give the young wine lift. It’s medium-bodied with some pretty fruit and a clean finish. Raspberry and strawberry character. Slightly fluid in the finish. Drink in a year or two.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2017Vinous MediaDavide Rosso's 2017 Barolo is a fabulous entry-level bottling. Bright, translucent and super-expressive, the 2017 is all charm, all the way. Cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and mint lend aromatic dimension. The 2017 is beautifully done. Drink it over the next decade or so.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorCherry, mint and iron aromas and flavors are tightly wound around a steely core of tannins. Balanced, though this will need a little time to settle down. Shows very good length. Best from 2021 through 2027. 3,750 cases made, 750 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Barolo is a beautiful wine to drink now and over the next few years. Bright, floral and ethereal, the 2016 has so much to offer. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. Sweet, perfumed aromatics and silky red berry fruit give this airy Barolo tons of charm. The Barolo is a blend of equal parts Serralunga, Castiglione Falletto and the town of Barolo, a classic mix old-timers favored before the fashion of single-vineyard wines took hold. This is very pretty and delicious for what it is.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2015Wine AdvocateThe Giovanni Rosso estate makes some very pretty wines from the Serralunga d'Alba subzone in the Barolo appellation. This classic wine, the 2015 Barolo, provides a good introduction to the distinct taste profile shared by the two single-vineyard wines, Cerretta and Serra, also reviewed here. However, this wine hails from the warm and sunny 2015 vintage and supplies a greater kick of soft cherry fruit and rich concentration when compared to the more streamlined, long-term 2016 vintage. Those dark primary fruit aromas, the acidity and the tannic imprint are all beautifully measured to the enhanced intensity of this pretty and well-priced 2015 Barolo.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2015James SucklingDried oranges, rose petals, citrus and fresh herbs. Medium to full body, grainy tannins and a spice-driven, flavorful finish. Drink from 2021.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2015Wine SpectatorFresh, offering cherry, strawberry, rose and white pepper aromas and flavors. Graceful, yet with ample grip on the long, dense and dusty finish. Captures the best of the vintage. Best from 2022 through 2040. 2,100 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2015Wine EnthusiastCamphor, wild berry, blue flower and brown spice aromas lead the way. The taut palate shows cranberry, pomegranate, baking spice and a hint of chopped mint alongside fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. KERIN O’KEEFEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2014Wine and SpiritsThis wine shows initial developed notes of damp leaves and leathery tannins that, with exposure to air, flesh out to reveal juicy black cherry flavors brightened by a spray of orange peel and brisk acidity.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2014Wine AdvocateThe 2014 Barolo is characteristic of the vintage. This is a mid-weight Nebbiolo with bright aromas of candied cherry, cola, licorice and moist potting soil. These aromas come together with careful precision, and although the wine is compact in texture, it leaves a long and satisfying trail of silky, smooth tannins.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2014Wine SpectatorSweet ripe cherry and strawberry flavors are accented by leather, hay and licorice notes in this light-bodied red, which is balanced and elegant, ending in a moderately long finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 2,083 cases made, 800 cases imported. –BSShelf TalkerFull Page Review