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2019 Barolo, Commune di Serralunga d'Alba, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Nebbiolo
For laying down
Kerin O'Keefe
96/100
James Suckling
90/100
Walter Speller
17/20
Aldo Fiordelli
89/100
Product: 20191133651
2019 Barolo, Commune di Serralunga d'Alba, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Italy

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.

Drink 2025 - 2040

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Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2019
Alcohol % 14
Maturity For laying down
Grape List Nebbiolo
Body Full Bodied
Producer Giovanni Rosso

Critics reviews

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 - 2039Kerin O'Keefe, KerinOKeefe.com (October 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2039
Kerin O'Keefe, KerinoOKeefe.com (Oct 2022)
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 holdjames_suckling, jamessuckling_com (July 2023)
Drink 2027 - 2039
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Jul 2023)
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 - 2038Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (November 2022)
Drink 2027 - 2039
Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2022)
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 - 2040Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter.com (February 2023)
Drink 2027 - 2039
Aldo Fiordelli, Decanter.com (Feb 2023)

About this wine

Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is the grape behind the Barolo and Barbaresco wines and is hardly ever seen outside the confines of Piedmont. It takes its name from "nebbia" which is Italian for fog, a frequent phenomenon in the region.
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Giovanni Rosso

Davide Rosso took over from his father, Giovanni, in the early 2000s. He has since risen quickly in reputation as one of Piedmont’s greatest producers. He may not have the uninterrupted winemaking history of some of his famous neighbours, but he is the envy of many: he has some of the most desirable vineyards in Barolo – Serralunga d’Alba, Cerretta, Serra – showcasing the vivid terroir of his beloved hometown.
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