NoseThe nose is very elegant, showing complex tertiary notes of dark cocoa, ripe raspberry, plum and peppery hints. black-cherryblack-pepperchocolateraspberry
FlavorThe sip is extremely polished, rich, well-structured and well balanced with smooth tannins and a long flavorful finish.
Piedmont At a Glance
Region NamePiedmont
Piemonte is considered by many the top wine region of Italy, being the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, even though these mega-popular wines only account for 3% of the region’s wine production.
Score: 93Vintage 2017Wine SpectatorA rich version, whose fleshy texture envelops cherry, plum, licorice, earth and mint flavors. Balanced, with civilized tannins and a lingering finish that echoes the plum and spice flavors, adding a mineral element. Best from 2025 through 2045. 1,450 cases made, 125 cases importedShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2017Wine EnthusiastAromas of violet, iris, camphor and woodland berries emerge from the glass. On the linear, structured palate, tightly wound, fine-grained tannins support wild strawberry, blood orange and star anise before an almost salty mineral finish. Fresh acidity keeps it well-balanced. Drink 2025–2037.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2017Vinous MediaThe 2017 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is loaded with savory and earthy accents that complement a dark expression of Nebbiolo. Black cherry, leather, game, smoke, tobacco and licorice build nicely in the glass. A year or two should help soften the Serralunga tannins.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2017Wine AdvocateThe Giovanni Rosso 2017 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba shows the true grit and balanced power of this celebrated village. The wine sits pretty in the glass with a dark garnet hue and faint touches of red brick. Dried blackberry and cassis segue to earthy tones, rusty metal, tea leaf and dried orange peel. Those reddish mineral tones follow until the end, giving more structure and power to this hot-vintage Barolo.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 96Vintage 2016Wine EnthusiastIris, woodland-berry and pine forest aromas shape the nose. On the focused, vibrant palate, mint and star anise notes accent a core juicy Marasca cherry. Taut polished tannis and bright acidity provide balance and a firm lithe structure.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 94Vintage 2016James SucklingDeep, rose-petal notes with licorice, red cherries, kirsch and plenty of spice, as well as a savory edge with cedar and new leather. The palate carries very concentrated red cherries and spiced blueberries with driving acidity drawing ripe, smooth tannins very deep. Impressive power and poise. Try from 2022.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2016Wine SpectatorA tightly-wound style, this red offers cherry and strawberry fruit, along with floral, mineral and tar accents. It's still a little awkward at this stage, but shows excellent length. Best from 2024 through 2045. 1,450 cases made, 125 cases imported.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2016Vinous MediaThe 2016 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba shows the added weight and tannic heft of Serralunga (vis-à-vis the straight Barolo), but it too is done in a mid-weight style that requires minimal cellaring. Iron, smoke, sage, mint and a host of feral nuances are laced into a core of dark fruit. There is plenty of character here, that much is evident. The Comune is a blend of six parcels in town.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2015Wine EnthusiastEnticing aromas of pressed rose, cake spice, raspberry compote and a whiff of camphor waft out of the glass on this fragrant, elegant red. The smooth, taut palate is loaded with finesse and tension, delivering juicy black cherry, cinnamon, mocha and a hint of sweet tobacco set against well-knit, polished tannins. Drink 2021–2027. KERIN O’KEEFEShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2015Wine SpectatorRound and balanced, with expressive plum, cherry, tar, iron and tobacco flavors. Taut, ending with dusty tannins wrapped around fruit and earth notes. Best from 2022 through 2036. 1,250 cases made, 100 cases imported. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2015Vinous MediaRosso's 2015 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is laced with essence of dried herbs, tobacco, smoke, licorice, leather and black cherry. There is plenty of Serralunga aromatic depth and muscle, but in a mid-weight style that will be approachable with minimal cellaring. It is another very pretty and nuanced wine from Davide RossoShelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2014Wine AdvocateStarting with a slightly heavier footprint, the 2014 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a tightly knit wine that is packed carefully with wild berry, cassis and dried cranberry aromas. The fiber of the wine is slightly more robust compared to the annata 2014 Barolo that I tasted in this same flight. These wines by Giovanni Rosso are distinguished by the smooth consistency of their tannins.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2011Wine AdvocateThe 2011 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba offers spice and broad shoulders, resulting in a big wine with good color concentration and extraction. This is a fully loaded and pretty Barolo.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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