The 2014 Barbera d'Alba Cerretta is a magnificent expression and an unexpected surprise. The Barbera d'Alba Cerretta has often taken a back seat to the more prominent Barbera d'Alba Francia. Among the two, I found that this wine offers even more depth of expression and nuance. The vineyard site in Serralunga d'Alba has clay soils that have contributed to the sheer sense of elegance and structure offered here. The results are grand and opulent. The wine ends with a playful touch of brimstone or dark mineral that frames its fruity core.