# Cerretta (Giacomo Conterno)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Giacomo Conterno](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/giacomo-conterno.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/giacomo-conterno-cerretta).

- **Producer:** Giacomo Conterno
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Cru / vineyard:** Cerretta
- **Production area:** Serralunga d'Alba
- **Vinification:** Three to four weeks of fermentation and maceration, followed by more than 38 months of ageing in large wooden barrels, mostly from Austria.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve at 18°C
- **Storage:** Ages gracefully for decades; store lying down, in the dark, at a constant temperature.
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-05



## Summary

Acquired in 2008, Cerretta sits on the opposite side of Serralunga d'Alba from Francia, adding a second distinct single-vineyard Barolo to the estate.

## Tasting notes

Beautiful red fruit and rhubarb with a strong floral note. Structured and lifted on the palate, with smooth tannins and considerable ageing potential.