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2019 Barolo, Commune di Serralunga d'Alba, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Nebbiolo
Ready - youthful
(Drink 2025 - 2049)
- Walter Speller
- 17/20
- Aldo Fiordelli
- 89/100
- James Suckling
- 90/100
- Kerin O'Keefe
- 96/100
Product: 20191133651
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Description
This striking example of a Serralunga d’Alba Barolo is a flagship for the whole commune. This is a blend from seven vineyards, including Broglio, Cerretta and Baudana, made using traditional methods: long maceration in cement, and three years ageing in Slovenian botti grande. For the 2019, we return to a vertical profile with high-toned perfume. The palate is crunchy with cranberries, blood orange and dried rose, while Serralunga’s ancient white soils give this wine its tannic personality and depth. The finish is firmly mineral, event taut – and unmistakeably Serralunga.
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14%
Maturity Ready - youthful
(2025 - 2049)
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Giovanni Rosso
Critics reviews
Walter Speller 17/20
A tad closed but with a layer of ripe red fruit underneath. Already hugely compelling and with lots of substance on the palate. Great concentration of rich raspberry fruit with lots of supple acidity and sandpapery long tannins.
Drink 2023 - 2038
Aldo Fiordelli 89/100
If you need to easily describe a Barolo from Serralunga, this 2019 from Giovanni Rosso would be a good example. It's the product of classic winemaking, with long maceration on the skins and big oak-vessel ageing for 30 months. An intense and intoxicating violet and blood orange aroma is enriched by ripe cherry. The palate is tight, with firm tannins, refreshing acidity and good balance. More fruit concentration would be appreciated, but this is delicious sternness from Serralunga.
Drink 2023 - 2040
James Suckling 90/100
Very perfumed with violet, orange peel and raspberry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fine tannins and a fresh finish.
Drink or hold
Kerin O'Keefe 96/100
The Giovanni Rosso 2019 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba has an enticing nose offering crushed raspberry, camphor and blue flower punctuated by whiffs of spice. It’s radiant, racy, elegantly structured and just loaded with youthful tension and energy, all tempered by great finesse.
Drink 2027 - 2039