Ceretto Barbaresco Bernardot 2022 750ml

Showing a dark ruby shine, the Ceretto 2022 Barbaresco Bernadot delivers vertical aromas and a beautiful sense of vertical lift. Ceretto always nails it on the head, even in a vintage like 2022 in the middle of a drought and a three-year heat wave. This 4.8-hectare site sees biodynamic farming with excellent results. All the elements are finely tuned and polished. The wine almost twinkles. The tannins feel like silk, and although this vintage is more accessible, you will not regret paying that price for this bottle. It sees 12 months in French oak botte, followed by 12 months in old 300-liter French barrel with 12 more months in bottle. Rating: 94+

The 2022 Barbaresco Bernardot is a potent, virile wine. Dark red fruit, graphite, spice, leather and incense add to an impression of gravitas. Beams of tannin give the 2022 shape and a good bit of imposing presence as well. A few years in bottle are clearly warranted, even if the mid-weight structure of the year is very much in evidence.

This is bright and pure, featuring cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral and underbrush aromas and flavors. Tense and racy, with a long, fruit and savory aftertaste. Should evolve beautifully. Best from 2029 through 2045.

A fruity style dominates here with red cherries, redcurrants, roses and a touch of pepper. Light- to medium-bodied, this shows firm, dusty tannins on the palate, still youthful, with chewy acidity. Austere at the end. Try from 2026.