The Schiavenza 2018 Barolo Cerretta does not disappoint. The wine boasts pretty aromatic intensity and balance that was not easy to achieve in this vintage. Fruit is from Serralunga d'Alba, and the intensity and precision of this village is evident here. This Barolo opens to aroma of wild plum, blackcurrant, dark spice, earth, rusty metal and wet clay.

The 2018 Barolo Cerretta is redolent of spice, dark macerated cherry, leather, red-fleshed fruits and spice. Aromatically beguiling and nuanced, the 2018 marries that sensuality with a good bit of muscle. Even so, the 2018 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Dried leaves, tobacco, cedar and macerated red cherry linger.