Ceretto, Barolo, Cannubi San Lorenzo

Not as ready as I thought it might be; forest floor, dark berry fruits, hints of damp/dusty earth; solid depth and elegance, but still tight and a bit unyielding. Probably needs a bit more time.

Ceretto Wine Club in NYC (Il Gattopardo) : Again really lovely and definitely some elegance here as well. More floral in style. Still the darker fruits. Too young again and a long way from peak but you can certainly enjoy the wine now. Fun to try next to the 2010. This has just a touch more evolution to it and maybe just a hint more expressive. In the older winemaking style which included more new oak but I didn't pick …

Had this during my parallel tasting of all 4 ranches from Ceretto. Decanted for 8 hours from noon to evening. Rich red fruits aroma and long finish, firm body but less fruity aroma comparing with Bricco Roche. Will last for at least another 10 years.