Schiavenza Barolo Cerretta 2021

95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$69 list] A core of pure cherry and raspberry fruit heralds this red, along with orange peel, licorice and tar flavors. Elegant, if tightly wound today, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity driving the finish. Offers terrific balance and length. Best from 2029 through 2047. 355 cases made, 150 cases imported. (10/22/25)"

95 points Jacobo García Andrade (JamesSuckling.com): This has an intoxicating nose of dark cherries, dried roses and a touch of asphalt. The palate is tightly wound and agile, with precise and absorbing tannins complemented by juicy, tender fruit. Wonderful precision. A joy to taste now, but better in a year or two. Drink from 2026. (1/11/25)"

94 points Ian D'Agata Wine Review: "Vivid deep red. Riper and darker in fruit than Schiavenza’s 2021 Barolo Prapò, this boasts aromas of blackberry and violet, complicated by minerals, bitter chocolate, and toffee. Very concentrated, thick and seamless, but with great verve to its dark berry and cherry flavours. Finishes long, with unusually smooth tannins for Cerretta. Drinking window: 2028-2039. (5/9/25)"