Sweet and fruit forward, there are nice big layers here. Nebbiolo can offer borderline sweetness in the hot vintages. The 2011 growing season was one of the warmest in recent memory, and you get all that extra padding and layering in the 2011 Barolo Serralunga.

Menthol and tar aromas lead off, with cherry, licorice and tobacco flavors on the palate. This red is a bit gruff, but not out of bounds for the appellation. Best from 2019 through 2030. 1,200 cases made, 950 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Piedmont / Barolo Select to Add