Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2019

93

For Alessandro Olocco, head of the internal market at Palladino, ‘the 2019 is a warm vintage which remembers the 2015 with the drinkability of 2013.’ This Comune di Serralunga d'Alba 2019 is a gem of balance. The nose opens up with wet-earth minerality, restrained cherry kernel, rhubarb root and blood orange. The attack is lifted and refreshing, with ripe, well extracted tannins. Chiselled contemporary Barolo.

Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2019

93

Bright, medium-deep garnet; aromas of wild strawberry, morel cherry, thyme and hints of nutmeg and paprika. Medium-full, with impressive concentration; very good acidity, excellent persistence and notable complexity; the finish offers notes of fennel and peppercorn. This is more intense than a typical comune wine, so give this a few years to round out and display greater complexity; peak in 12-15 years.

Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2019

93

This wine opens with forward aromas of black cherry, allspice, thyme and black tea. The palate sits with gravitas and purpose with dark berries at its core followed by forest floor, truffle and a chalky minerality. Drink now–2040.