Carpegna Barolo DOCG MGA 2018 Enrico Serafino

Carpegna Barolo DOCG MGA 2018 Enrico Serafino

Carpegna Barolo DOCG MGA 2018 Enrico Serafino is a great red from the Langhe that interprets Nebbiolo with finesse, energy, and depth. Signed by Enrico Serafino 1878, it is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes and tells the story of a traditional vintage, capable of offering balance, precision, and a long aging potential. It is a Barolo designed for those seeking an authoritative yet already approachable wine, with an elegant texture and a complex aromatic profile.

Territory and wine style

The wine comes from the Carpegna vineyard, in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, an area historically suited for the production of Barolo with great character. Here, the soil, described as composed of fossilized Sant’Agata marls, helps define a recognizable style: more open and welcoming compared to other expressions of the territory, while still maintaining the noble imprint and solidity typical of the denomination. The vinification involves a careful selection of the grapes, a long maceration, and a 25-month aging in wood, elements that support structure, complexity, and evolutionary capacity.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents with an intense ruby red color interspersed with slight garnet reflections. The bouquet is broad and varied, with hints of small fruits, licorice, spices, and the typical violet of Nebbiolo. On the palate, it is broad and persistent, with a significant but well-integrated tannic presence, supported by a freshness that adds lift and lengthens the sip. The result is an elegant, structured, and evolving wine, capable of offering many nuances today and improving over time.

Recommended pairings

This Barolo DOCG pairs effectively with rich and flavorful dishes from Piedmontese and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised meats, roasts, game, meat stews, and long-cooked preparations. Excellent also with aged cheeses and dishes based on mushrooms, truffles, or structured sauces. Its freshness and tannic structure make it suitable for important courses, enhancing the flavors without overshadowing them, but accompanying them with elegance.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature to serve Carpegna Barolo DOCG MGA 2018 Enrico Serafino is 16-18 °C. When young or if stored in the cellar for a long period, it can benefit from a few minutes of oxygenation in the glass or a brief early opening, in order to best express the aromatic profile and complexity of the sip.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means bringing to the table a Barolo of great territorial identity, capable of combining oenological precision, elegance, and evolutionary potential. Carpegna Barolo DOCG MGA 2018 Enrico Serafino is an interesting bottle for an important dinner, for a dedicated tasting, or to enrich one’s cellar with a long-lived and prestigious red. A label that enhances Nebbiolo in one of its most authoritative and refined expressions.