Alberto Voerzio La Serra Barolo 2021

“What an expressive and captivating wine from La Serra, offering gorgeous deep forest and woodsy notes alongside currant fruit, vanilla-scented tobacco, and slate-stone minerality. The tannins are soaring and gripping, yet the purity of red-toned fruit shines through, lifted by grapefruit zest and finishing long with rose petal and white pepper. A touch more approachable than the Castagni, but equally age-worthy.”

“The 2021 Barolo La Serra is a seductive wine with a deep red hue. Its notes include crushed rosemary, black cherries, raspberries, lavender, and cedar. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with sanguine accents of blood orange, mouthwatering salty earth, and a long-lasting finish. It is a commanding wine with a tailored feel that will be cellar worthy over the next 20 years.”

“This shows subtle aromas of violets, crushed stones, licorice and hints of dark fruits and mushrooms. It’s medium- to full-bodied, featuring chewy tannins, rich dark-fruit flavors and impressive concentration. The finish is firm and juicy. Outstanding. Best enjoyed from 2027.”