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Giovanni Rosso Barolo La Serra 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
DC
96
WE
93
WS
93
WNR
92
Additional vintages
DC
96
Rated 96 by Decanter
Serra is a small and misunderstood MGA. The reason is possibly due to its dual east and west exposures. Giovanni Rosso manages a plot in the eastern part which exacerbates the fresh and austere character of these wines. The colour is very pale and bright garnet, the nose restrained and austere. Perky pomegranate fruit is allied to macerated flowers and pot pourri, with earthy tones in depth. Full of sucrosity on the palate, this 2018 shows chewy tannins, extracted and muscular yet ripe, with almost zesty high acidity which is perfectly woven with dried cherry on the finish. An austere wine, definitely not for Barolo beginners. It should be intended for the long haul due to the freshness of the fruit and the stern structure. Great. ... More details
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Giovanni Rosso Barolo La Serra 2018 750ml

SKU 878086
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Professional Ratings
DC
96
WE
93
WS
93
WNR
92
DC
96
Rated 96 by Decanter
Serra is a small and misunderstood MGA. The reason is possibly due to its dual east and west exposures. Giovanni Rosso manages a plot in the eastern part which exacerbates the fresh and austere character of these wines. The colour is very pale and bright garnet, the nose restrained and austere. Perky pomegranate fruit is allied to macerated flowers and pot pourri, with earthy tones in depth. Full of sucrosity on the palate, this 2018 shows chewy tannins, extracted and muscular yet ripe, with almost zesty high acidity which is perfectly woven with dried cherry on the finish. An austere wine, definitely not for Barolo beginners. It should be intended for the long haul due to the freshness of the fruit and the stern structure. Great.
WE
93
Rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of red berry, blue flower and whiffs of oak-driven spice take shape in the glass. The palate is almost ethereally elegant, featuring crushed raspberry, sour cherry, star anise and ground clove accompanied by taut, refined tannins. Bright acidity keeps it vibrant and balanced. Drink 2023–2030.
WS
93
Rated 93 by Wine Spectator
A broad, powerful version, sporting rose, plum, cherry, earth and sanguine aromas and flavors. This is backed by vivid acidity as much as dense tannins, ending with echoes of rose, cherry and mineral. Best from 2025 through 2043.
WNR
92
Rated 92 by Winery
Rated 92 - This 2018 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serra has bright, precise black fruit aromas with creamy spice notes. There is a nice persistence to the nose. It has a broad, round, silky texture with some vinosity and a little knot of fine tannins at the end. While It lacks a little in terms of concentration and depth of flavor in the middle, it has an attractive, long, savory finish. - The Wine Independent
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
Serra is a small and misunderstood MGA. The reason is possibly due to its dual east and west exposures. Giovanni Rosso manages a plot in the eastern part which exacerbates the fresh and austere character of these wines. The colour is very pale and bright garnet, the nose restrained and austere. Perky pomegranate fruit is allied to macerated flowers and pot pourri, with earthy tones in depth. Full of sucrosity on the palate, this 2018 shows chewy tannins, extracted and muscular yet ripe, with almost zesty high acidity which is perfectly woven with dried cherry on the finish. An austere wine, definitely not for Barolo beginners. It should be intended for the long haul due to the freshness of the fruit and the stern structure. Great.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo grapes have been grown for centuries in the hilly region of northern Italy, and have more recently started to appear in many New World countries, too, where modern vintners have expressed great enthusiasm for their fine characteristics. Their fame and popularity is widely known, and the Nebbiolo varietal is recognized as the grape responsible for producing the legendary fine wines of Italy. Indeed, this grape is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, ranging from truffle and prune, to tobacco and violets, making the wines they produce a sensory delight which simply get better the longer they are aged. The grapes also lend a beautifully pale red color to their wines, which helped secure their place as some of the finest and most elegant to be found anywhere on earth.
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Region: Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
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green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo grapes have been grown for centuries in the hilly region of northern Italy, and have more recently started to appear in many New World countries, too, where modern vintners have expressed great enthusiasm for their fine characteristics. Their fame and popularity is widely known, and the Nebbiolo varietal is recognized as the grape responsible for producing the legendary fine wines of Italy. Indeed, this grape is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, ranging from truffle and prune, to tobacco and violets, making the wines they produce a sensory delight which simply get better the longer they are aged. The grapes also lend a beautifully pale red color to their wines, which helped secure their place as some of the finest and most elegant to be found anywhere on earth.
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Region: Piedmont

Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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Country: Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.