Ca' Rome' Barolo "Cerretta" DOCG 2019
(Piedmont, Italy) - [DM 93] [JD 93] [VM 93] [WS 93] [JS 92] [WE 92]

About the Winery:
Romano Marengo founded Ca' Rome' in 1980 after three decades working in wine. Based in Barbaresco, the family estate farms vineyards in both Barbaresco and Serralunga d'Alba. His children Giuseppe and Paola continue the family's work, overseeing winemaking and estate operations.

About this Wine:
Cerretta is a single-vineyard Barolo from the Cerretta MGA in Serralunga d'Alba. Made entirely from Nebbiolo, it reflects a site with compact blue marl soils at elevations of 310–371 meters. The wine combines the structure associated with Serralunga with floral fragrance and a rich, savory character.

Winemaking:
Selected grapes are destemmed and crushed, with approximately 20 days of maceration at temperatures up to 30°C. The producer ages Cerretta for 24 months in a combination of 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks and French barriques, followed by at least 12 months in bottle. Alcohol for the 2019 vintage: 14.5%. Bottle size: 750 ml.

Tasting Notes & Pairing:
Garnet in color, with a bouquet that brings together ripe fruit, floral tones, licorice and gentle oak spice. Dry and full on the palate, with a firm tannic structure. Pair with roast or braised meats, game, and aged cheeses. Serve around 17°C.

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Earthy red and black berries, some wood polish and fragrant spices. Intense and concentrated, grippy tannins and bright acidity allied to crunchy, tangy red fruits and plummy dark fruits. Quite vertical in style, with some salinity on the long, vibrant and fresh finish. (Drink between 2024–2035)" - James Button (Jun 2023)

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Displaying a slightly deeper shade of red into ruby, the 2019 Barolo Cerretta also expresses a more saturated fruit profile on the nose, with notes of crushed raspberries, violets, menthol, and balsamic herbs. Medium to full bodied, it’s more expansive, with broad, ripe tannins that build in grip, ripe concentration (though not heavy), and a warming finish. It’s going to benefit from another year in bottle. Drink 2025–2035." - Audrey Frick (May 2024)

93 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2019 Barolo Cerretta is a powerhouse. Macerated dark cherry, leather, incense, smoke, cured meats, licorice and game give this Serralunga Barolo tons of brooding, somber intensity. A few years in bottle should be beneficial. (Drink between 2025–2039)" - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2022)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This expressive red is solidly built, offering cherry, raspberry, incense and mineral aromas and flavors, with overall balance and a long finish. Shows excellent persistence and energy. Best from 2027 through 2043. 500 cases imported." - Bruce Sanderson (Apr 2024)

92 Points - James Suckling:
"Attractive mix of red berries, citrus peel and red spices with hints of cocoa and dried flowers. Firm and linear on the palate with medium body and fine, slightly chewy tannins. Lingering, vertical, slightly austere finish. Better after 2027." - Andrii Stetsiuk (Jun 2023)

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Candied cherries, dried rose, cedar and underbrush aromas lift from the glass of this Barolo. It's juicy on the palate with ripe raspberry and red currant with clove, cinnamon and dried herbs finishing with firm tannins. Drink 2028–2040." - Jeff Porter (Nov 2023)