Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Serra

Roberto Voerzio, Barolo SerraThe 2013 Barolo La Serra is superb. In fact, the 2013 is one of the most impressive young La Serras I have ever tasted from Roberto Voerzio because the tannins are much more polished than is typically the case here, where the high altitude of this site tends to produce sinewy, nervous Barolos. Today, the 2013 is brilliant and super expressive, with remarkable precision and class. As always, the flavors are bright and floral, with a good underpinning

the 2011 is likely to offer its best drinking over the next few years

enough acidity to provide grip

Would you believe I had a chance to buy a large parcel of Giovanni Conternos 1996 Barolo Riserva Monfortino when it was first released

The 2014 Masseto has taken quite a bit of time to start to emerge

with an exotic

The searing tannin and backward expression are reminiscent of a Serralunga Barolo

A point of acidity adds levity and length

This is an especially forward

short and clipped finish where the supporting tannins are tough to the point of being borderline hard

especially in a classic vintage such as this

and an overall elegant feel that belies its underlying concentration and density

sappy and penetrating finish