Giovanni Rosso Cerretta, Barolo DOCG 2013

Giovanni Rosso Cerretta, Barolo DOCG 2013"One of my top ten Piedmont producers. I have a list. I unfold it, look at it, read it aloud a few times, and tuck it safely away." Gary Walsh Azienda Agricola Giovanni Rosso is a family owned estate located in the commune of Serralunga d'Alba, which marks the eastern border of the Barolo zone. The family has farmed vineyards in the area since the 1890s, however, they have only released wines under the 'Giovanni Rosso' label since 1995. Winemaker

finding a home for the rest

"There's a distinctly earthy Bordeaux-like character here not found in other vintages

and these are not easy Champagnes to find

The soils date from the retreat of the glaciers up the Cromwell valley over 20

It is a hilltop site at one of Watervale's highest elevations (460 metres above sea level)

who studied at Lincoln University and Oregon State University before working in New Zealand

Should be drinking well 15 to 20 years from now

yet to come together as convincingly

presented and harmonious wine of perfume and strength

Until Harrop arrived

free-draining gravel vineyards of the Martinborough terrace to the denser stony clay soils of Te Muna Road

Drink by 2015