2014 Barolo La Serra
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From Serralunga d'Alba, the 2014 Barolo Serra is distinguished by extra depth and tightness, especially when you consider those beautifully managed tannins. The mouthfeel is lean and crisp, but despite the weaker concentration and fiber of the vintage, this wine does not lack structure or backbone.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2014 Barolo Serra shows off lovely depth for the year, with plenty of dark red cherry and plum fruit. Menthol, new leather, licorice and spice appear later, adding shades of nuance. Medium in body and yet resonant, with a bit more depth than some of the other wines in the range, the Serra is a complete wine. Silky tannins add a measure of near-term appeal, and yet there is a good bit of stuffing here as well.
Serralunga d’Alba. Cask sample. Youthful ruby. Brooding and focused with a hint of oatmeal. Great depth and coating, clay-like tannins and a little more full-bodied than the Cerretta of the same vintage. Defies the vintage’s stereotype of being light. Compact, juicy and exciting. Long, deep coating tannins and concentration. A real unity. Already approachable but this will gain with time. (WS)