Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2019

92

The Palladino 2019 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a richly textured and open-knit Nebbiolo. The priority here shifts to brawn, mouthfeel and muscle, and the bouquet is rather dark and one-dimensional as a result, with ample blackberry and spice. The feeling I get from this Barolo is that it seeks to explore the power of Serralunga d'Alba. It is less interested in the nuances of Nebbiolo. In other words, it's a wine of place and less of grape. Production is 13,000 bottles.

Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2018

92

The 2018 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a delicate and fine expression of Nebbiolo with wild cherry, rose, rusty earth and grilled herb. The village of Serralunga d'Alba makes some of the most distinctive and powerful examples of Barolo, and this bottle is a prime example. I love the intensity of the aromas and the silky feel of the palate. Like the previous edition of this wine, I can't help but notice that 15% alcohol.

Palladino

Barolo 'Serralunga' 2017

94