2019 Giovanni Rosso Barolo DOCG Serra

95 POINTS

Aldo Fiordelli - Decanter

Serra is always the more austere Serralunga Barolo from Giovanni Rosso; it deserves time and is not an easy wine. The nose is focused on earthy clay minerality, violet, dill, liquorice, dried cherry and peony. There's nice delicacy first due to graceful acidity, with elegant tannins at the fore but then a thick end, with massive sternness and an orangey character. A modern Barolo with old-fashioned typicity.

94 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright, shiny ruby with a flint core. Expressive nose of sugared raspberry, red peach, some cold smoke, then pomegranate and oak. Great fruit expression on the palate and fine, juicy tannins. The wine seems very balanced, with high drinkability and a juicy finish.

93 POINTS

Jeff Porter - Wine Enthusiast

Opening with lifted aromas of macerated strawberries, raspberries, and cherries covered in sweet spices of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg this Barolo is like waking near a bakery as they prepare pies. The palate is soft and rounded with easy tannins with succulent fruit flavors and a subtle hint of amaro-like herbs on the finish. Drink 2024-2035.

93 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2019 Barolo Serra is bright and sculpted in feel. Brisk acids and veins of tannin give the 2019 gorgeous translucent energy. Orange peel, crushed rocks, mint and cinnamon all grace this vibrant, linear Barolo from Davide Rosso. Give this a year or two in bottle.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Very pretty with violets, black cherries, and raspberry aromas that follow through to a medium body with well-integrated tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Better in 2026.