Antonio Galloni 94

The 2017 Barolo Prapo is the most complete of these Barolos from Ceretto. There’s terrific definition to the dark cherry, spice, kirsch, smoke and rose petal flavors. Overall, the Prapo is pretty soft for a young Serralunga Barolo, but there is plenty of muscle lurking beneath, not to mention a good deal of dimension that starts to emerge with time in the glass. [Antonio Galloni, 01/10/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2037

Wine Advocate 95

The most powerful wine in this grouping is the Ceretto 2017 Barolo Prapo that draws its fruit from a historic site in Serralunga d’Alba. These results are compact and rock-solid, with a deep well of plummy black and purple fruits packed tight at the core. Mineral notes of iron ore, crushed brick and dark licorice fill in the rear. Despite the hot and dry growing conditions, the wines from Serralunga d’Alba show very well across the board in 2017. [Monica Larner, 01/06/2021]

James Suckling 96

Aromas of dried strawberries, cherries, charcoal and dried flowers follow through to a full body with tight, chewy tannins that are well integrated into the wine. It shows black truffle and berry in the aftertaste. Needs at least four years to open, so try after 2025. [James Suckling, 01/08/2021]