Italy Piedmont Voerzio; RobertoBarolo La Serra

1998 Barolo La Serra

Voerzio; Roberto

91Average Score

Northern Italy / Italy

Red

The 1998 Barolo La Serra is a finesse-styled offering, exhibiting a deep ruby color in addition to a sexy nose of sweet black cherries, fennel, vanilla, and spice. Velvety texture, full body, and overall harmony suggest it will drink well young as well as over the following 10-15 years. Oct 2001, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 90-91/100

Bts

0 Immediate | 2 Marketplace

Duty Paid

£142.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 90-91/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Northern Italy

Sub-region

Piedmont

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window