Serralunga Barolo
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Stephen Brook gives his verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on top Barolos from Serralunga.

Held in high esteem, Serralunga Barolo wines have at the same time earned a reputation as fierce and tannic beasts. Yet today’s wines are more approachable than ever – see Stephen Brook’s top Barolos from Serralunga here

Massolino, Vigna Rionda, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

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Elegant red fruits on the nose. A massive but not extracted wine, compact and powerful, with splendid fruit and immense concentration. Impeccably balanced and very...

2008

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Brovia, Brea Vigna Ca’ Mia, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2010

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Raspberry coulis and mint nose. Succulent cherry fruit, very concentrated with massive but not tough tannins. A mighty wine with good acidity, considerable finesse and...

2010

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Palladino, Parafada, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2007

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Parafada always delivers elegant wines, and this has a perfumed red fruits and cranberry nose. Concentrated and fleshy, but with sweet fruit and persistent tannins....

2007

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Rivetto, Leon, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

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Meaty nose with underlying raspberry fruit. Rich and velvety, with firm but integrated tannins and acidity, taut and spicy, elegant and persistent. Harmonious and long.

2006

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Bruno Giacosa, Falletto, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

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Reticent but stylish red fruits nose. Very concentrated, with firm tannins but no evident extraction, showing ample grip and good acidity. Long spicy finish.

2008

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Pio Cesare, Ornato, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

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Recommended Roasted coffee notes on the aroma, and a light wood veil on the palate partially covers excellent Nebbiolo character. The wine should integrate soon.

2008

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Gaja, Sperss, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2008

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Discreet raspberry aromas. Fresh and sleek, with restrained tannins and no rough edges. Good acidity gives the palate length and finesse.

2008

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Ettore Germano, Prapo, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2010

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Spicy, cherry-scented nose. Moderate intensity and body. Firm, ripe tannins and good acidity. Long.

2010

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Luigi Pira, Serralunga, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2010

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Spicy, sour cherry and raspberry nose. Rich and full-bodied. Sleek texture, ripe tannins, fine balance. Long.

2010

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Paolo Manzone, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2010

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Muted nose but fresh and concentrated on the palate, with lively acidity and surprising accessibility.

2010

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Vietti, Lazzarito, Barolo, Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy, 2010

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Rich, upfront, raspberry and cherry nose. Suave and rounded, this is a big, juicy style with ripe supporting tannins. Long, driven finish.

2010

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Giovanni Rosso, La Serra, Barolo, La Morra, Piedmont, Italy, 2010

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Dense tarry nose, with raspberry and sour cherry aromas. Full-bodied and concentrated, with firm ripe tannins. Solid but spicy, with good length.

2010

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Stephen Brook

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.