2015 Giovanni Rosso, Barolo, Serralunga

Rosso's 2015 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is laced with essence of dried herbs, tobacco, smoke, licorice, leather and black cherry. There is plenty of Serralunga aromatic depth and muscle, but in a mid-weight style that will be approachable with minimal cellaring. It is another very pretty and nuanced wine from Davide Rosso.

Blend of six crus from village of Serralunga. Fermented in concrete with 25 days’ maceration and daily pumping over before being matured in custom-made French oak botti grandi of 50 hl (1,320 gallons). Pale ruby. Very pale rim. Nicely balanced and very sweet on palate entry and then tight and dry on the end. Really very flattering indeed for current drinking without prostituting the style of Barolo. This would make a great introduction to Barolo. Really vibrant, dry, grainy finish. Appetising. GV (JR)

Pale garnet. Rich, ripe cherry fruit beneath chocolate and fresh-earth aromatics. Crisp acidity, ripe, sour red cherry and subtle, earthy spice. Ripe, firm tannins and a nicely scented, long finish. Nicely made. (TJ)