2016 Barolo Serralunga
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Sergio Germano’s 2016 Barolo del Commune di Serralunga d’Alba is soft and fruity yet classically leaning in build, which makes it extremely appealing and an excellent choice for near-term drinking. Sweet red berry fruit, spice and dried flowers all grace this beautifully perfumed, gracious Barolo.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Ettore Germano is a true protagonist of Serralunga d'Alba, and this wine shows expertise and passion for territory. The 2016 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba delivers the characteristics one would associate with this growing area that is associated with some of the most structured and powerful Baroli, thanks to the unique calcareous clay soils found here. You get dark fruit, spice, tar and lots of tangy licorice or aniseed. Those licorice aromas veer toward medicinal with balsam herb and camphor ash. This vintage has it all wrapped up into one neat package. Just give it a bit more time to soften. Some 9,500 bottles will be released in September 2020.
Serralunga d’Alba. 25 days on the skins. Half was aged in large 20-hl French oak casks by Garbellotto and half in old barriques. Bottled July 2019. Mid ruby. Concentrated, fine, savoury nose with a saline, minerally hint and the merest touch of oak. Increasing depth with aeration. Great generosity of succulent fruit and firm chewy tannins adding depth to the fruit on the finish. (WS)