2011 Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga
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The 2011 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a pretty, forward wine with good near-term appeal and plenty of vintage 2011 raciness. Dark cherry, plum, leather, smoke and cloves meld together in the supple, open-knit finish. This is a solid entry-level offering from Fontanafredda.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Serralunga d’Alba. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Subtle, minerally fruit on the nose, yet much more expressive on the palate with plenty of juicy acidity and lots of bracing tannins that give it structure. (WS)
The 2011 Barolo Serralunga d'Alba is a soft and luscious expression with bold tones of dark fruit and dried cherry. The heavy soils of the vineyard have conspired with the warm summer temperatures to produce an opulent and immediate interpretation of Nebbiolo. This wine is all about upfront likability and first impressions. It delivers its entire bounty by the time you take your first sip. It leaves little to the imagination. For this reason, it makes a great option for near-term consumption.