Germano/Ettore Barolo Cerretta 2017

94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): “[$75 list] The Ettore Germano 2017 Barolo Cerretta shows a shiny ruby color and lots of ambient light. The bouquet is nuanced and detailed, with cassis, dried cranberry, camphor ash and crushed flowers. This wine excels in terms of texture, thanks to that twofold combination of structure and elegant silkiness. Drink: 2024-2040. (Jun 2021)”

93 points Jeb Dunnuck: “The Cerretta was aged for 24 months in small tonneaux of 700-liter French oak. Ripe and pure aromatics lift from the 2017 Barolo Cerretta, with cedar, licorice, cherry, and clove. The palate has more mid-palate fruit, cloaked with a firm structure, cranberry, dried orange zest, and tobacco leaf. This is a vibrant, mineral, and energetic wine from the Germano estate. Drink 2024-2042. Drink: 2024-2042. (5/27/21)”

93 points James Suckling: “Tightly wound aromas of fresh red fruit, nuts and flowers follow through to a medium body with intense flavors and a very tight structure. This is so compact at the moment, but very fine indeed. Give it plenty of time to open up. Try from 2024. (7/2/21)”