Vineyards in four communes – Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Serralunga and Monforte – are the source of the Serafino Monclivio Barolo. The wine reflects both the power of Monforte and Serralunga as well as the pure fruit and floral character of La Morra. The 2019 Serafino, in addition to its affordable price, is an elegant, appealing, and complex Barolo. It shows the ripeness of the harvest and the sleek and subtle spiciness of oak but the unique character of the Nebbiolo grape is the star here. Multilayered raspberry, plum and cherry fruits are enhanced by elements of dried flowers, leather, sandalwood, smoke, and spice. The flavors are pure, elegant, and complex, with the delicate dried and fresh fruits underlain by the classic, leafy, forest floor character of fine Barolo. The finish combines delicacy, depth and complexity with great length. It can cellar well for another 15+ years.
93 Wayne Belding
Enrico Serafino, Barolo DOCG (Piedmont, Italy) “Monclivio” 2019 ($50, Dalla Terra)
By Wayne Belding
