Serralunga BAROLO DOCG from the Municipality of SERRALUNGA D'ALBA 2017 Enrico Serafino

Barolo DOCG from Serralunga d’Alba 2017: elegance and depth signed by Enrico Serafino

Serralunga BAROLO DOCG from the Municipality of SERRALUNGA D’ALBA 2017 by Enrico Serafino is a great Piedmontese red made from 100% Nebbiolo, designed for those seeking an authoritative Barolo, rich in personality and capable of combining structure, finesse, and longevity. The 2017 vintage, described as early and complex, offers a mature and concentrated profile, with a character that is already readable but destined to evolve over time.

Territory and wine style

This Barolo DOCG originates in the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, one of the most recognizable areas of the denomination for the taut, deep, and long-lasting imprint of its wines. Here, Nebbiolo expresses a classic and rigorous profile, with a personality that favors structure, tension, and aging potential. The signature of Enrico Serafino 1878 adds stylistic precision and attention to balance, making the wine suitable for both those who desire an important Barolo and those looking for a bottle to keep and follow over time.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a deep ruby red with garnet reflections, a sign of an evolution already underway but still full of energy. On the nose, it offers a broad, intense, and complex bouquet, where blackberry, licorice, tobacco, spices, coffee beans, and faded roses emerge, in a clear aromatic framework that is typically Nebbiolo. The palate is dry, full-bodied, and elegant, with a fine and well-integrated tannic texture. The structure is wide, harmonious, and multifaceted, supported by good freshness and a long finish that is consistent with the olfactory profile.

Recommended pairings

The Serralunga BAROLO DOCG from the Municipality of SERRALUNGA D’ALBA 2017 pairs wonderfully with rich and flavorful dishes from Piedmontese and Italian cuisine. It is ideal with braised meats, slow-cooked dishes, important roasts, game, lamb, and aged cheeses. It also expresses itself very well with preparations based on mushrooms, truffles, or long-cooked sauces, where the wine's structure supports the complexity of the dish without overpowering it.

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature is 16 - 18 °C. To best appreciate its profile, a brief aeration before tasting can be helpful, especially if the bottle is opened in a relatively young phase of its evolution.

Why buy it

Choosing this Barolo DOCG means bringing to the table a wine of territory, identity, and perspective. The provenance from Serralunga d’Alba, combined with the Nebbiolo grape and the solidity of the 2017 vintage, offers a bottle capable of uniting expressive immediacy and aging potential. It is an ideal choice for an important gift, for a high-level dinner, or to enrich one’s cellar with a great Piedmontese red of authentic character and long life.