Serralunga D'alba CRU
Serralunga is one of the 11 communes of Barolo and accounts for 16.50% of the production of this great wine "Barolo". Serralunga is considered one of the most age-worthy complexes Barolo with the white soil locally called Serravallian internationally Helvetian from a Miocene era [chalky beige light in color, loser calcareous and less fertile, high level of iron and phosphorous with sandstone and limestone]. This type of soil with Nebbiolo planted on top, is a Terroir result of a nervous wine with great acidity, tannin structure, and lots of energy. This commune makes commonly a masculine Barolo with power and maximal arousal tannin at a young age; however with time the aging potential is out of control. Barolo produced in Serralunga can be dated from 1858 when King Vittorio Emanuele chose to create his own Barolo estate. More than 30 crus make up this fantastic commune, by Italian legislation, this is called MENZIONE GEOGRAFICHE AGGIUNTIVE. For many connoisseurs,...