"Davide Rosso is one of the most passionate and hard-working owners of his generation. His wines continue to grow in stature and class." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
As Barolo gains more and more attention on the global stage, it's more and more difficult to find producers who can still reasonably be considered under the radar. But on the outskirts of Serralunga d'Alba, there sits Giovanni Rosso, an estate that has been farming some of the commune's best sites, including Vignarionda, since 1906. The estate is now under the direction of Giovanni's son Davide Rosso, whose expertly crafted Barolos straddle the line between old and new schools, a characteristic which is plainly evident in this trio of exceptional offerings.
Leading off, Rosso's 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo presents a super-classic varietal expression in its "restrained, elegant and perfumed" profile. It puts another stamp on the Langhe appellation as a prime source for over-performing values, and anyone who loves to enjoy Nebbiolo without having to cellar it should be snapping this one up by the case. This "exceptionally pretty young red" is open and accessible now with "the kind of poise and precision that would make an Olympic gymnast jealous," showcasing its vibrant personality without holding anything back.
Tallying a pair of 96-point reviews, as well as addition glowing praise from the likes Galloni, Suckling, and others, the 2021 Barolo Ceretta is a quintessential expression of its prized site and of its magnificent vintage. It perfectly marries the power and elegance of the Serralunga d'Alba sub-zone for a pristine, complex Nebbiolo profile that's ideally suited to age exceptionally well in the cellar. In short, it's shaping up to be "a perennial all-star, delivering greatness for decades to come."
A blend of the estate's vineyards within the Serralunga d'Alba delimitation, including Serra and Ceretta, the 2019 Barolo Commune del Serralunga is a showpiece of terroir and class, thanks in large measure to Davide's gentle, even-handed winemaking. Aging in large oak botti allows the juice to fully compose itself while not asserting the influence of the wood at the expense of the terroir, resulting in this "lively and multifaceted" standout that received 96 and 95 points from Kerin O'Keefe and Wine Spectator, respectively. If you're someone who can't delay gratification, have no worries, as the 2019 is already singing in beautiful fashion, but make no mistake – it's set for a decade-plus of evolution in the cellar with much more held in reserve for those with patience.
We've been fans of the Rosso wines for years, and our long-time Piedmont clientele know them to be some of the sharpest sleeper buys in the category.
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