Serralunga Barolos: Mellowing with age
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Held in high esteem, Serralunga Barolos have at the same time earned a reputation as fierce and tannic beasts. Yet today's wines are more approachable than ever, finds Stephen Brook
Serralunga Barolos: Vintage guide
2011 Excellent Barbaresco, so the as-yet unreleased Barolos promise to be rich and fruity. Drink from 2017
2010 Copious yields, so green-harvesting essential. Excellent quality and staying power. From 2017
2009 A very hot summer and an early harvest gave rich, opulent, hedonistic wines. From 2015
2008 Tricky growing season, saved by a fine September. Perfumed, classic wines. From 2017
2007 Rich, succulent wines; relatively forward. Drink 2014-2022
2006 Austere wines with hefty tannins, but the best are superb. Drink from 2015
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2005 October rains ended harvest. Fresh, sturdy wines with acidity. Drink 2014-2020
Stephen Brook has been a contributing editor to Decanter since 1996 and has won a clutch of awards for his writing on wine. The author of more than 30 books, his works include Complete Bordeaux, now the definitive study of the region and in its third edition, and The Wines of California, which won three awards. His most recently published book is The Wines of Austria. Brook also fully revised the last two editions of Hugh Johnson’s Wine Companion, and he writes for magazines in many countries.