Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Serra Vintage:1997 well delivered red and brambly

well delivered red and brambly fruits

smooth and dense

Impressive

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

Creux Brouillard

Roberto Voerzio, Barolo Serra Vintage:1997 well delivered red and bramblyThe 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