Davide Fregonese Cerretta Barolo 2019 75 Cl

This is Barolo for people who want the full story in the glass, not a one-note red. From the Cerretta cru in Serralunga d’Alba (a corner of Barolo known for structure and depth), the 2019 vintage shows up with bold fruit, savoury edges, and tannins that remind you Barolo doesn’t do “easy mode”.

If you’ve ever poured an Italian red wine and wished it had more layers, this is your move. Nebbiolo is famous for turning perfume and power into the same sip. Here, you get that classic Barolo combo, bright fruit up front, earthy complexity underneath, and a finish that hangs around like the best kind of conversation.

It’s also a great bottle for the “wait, wine can taste like that?” moment. Think roses and cherries, sure, but also leather, anise, and that distinctive Barolo tar note that makes the whole thing feel serious in the best way.

• Appearance: Garnet red with a brick tint at the rim, clear and glossy
• Nose: Sour cherry, raspberry, dried rose petals, orange peel, anise, cedar, a touch of tar
• Taste: Ripe red fruit and savoury spice, high acidity that keeps it lifted, firm tannins that grip and then ease up, dry style with a warm, steady alcohol feel
• Body: Full-bodied, structured, built for slow sipping and big bites
• Finish: Long and mouthwatering, with cherry skin, spice, and earthy notes lingering

Where this really wins is versatility at the table. Those tannins love protein, and the acidity keeps rich food from feeling heavy. It’s the kind of red wine that can make a simple dinner feel like a plan.

And yes, 2019 is a vintage people get excited about in Barolo land. It leans balanced, with enough ripeness to feel generous, but enough backbone to keep it honest and age-worthy.

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Fun Fact: Cerretta is one of Serralunga d’Alba’s most sought-after vineyards, and it’s prized because its soils tend to make Nebbiolo more structured and long-lived.