The Ca' Rome' 2016 Barolo Cerretta opens to a deep ruby color and pretty aromatic intensity. The bouquet is authentic and pristine with wild berry aromas, blood orange, aniseed and campfire ash. There's even a cheerful hint of crushed white pepper that adds a zesty touch of spiciness to the finish. In the mouth, this wine is long and polished with lingering oak spice. Some 8,000 bottles were released.

A beefy red, beginning with aromas of plum, tar and oak spice. Silky smooth until the finely wrought tannins take over on the finish, this is balanced and intense. Plum, cherry, tar, iron and tobacco flavors are capped by the long finish. Best from 2023 through 2045. 150 cases imported. — BS