Giovanni Rosso

La Serra Barolo Nebbiolo

9.186 ratings
9.023 pro ratings
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Not to be confused with the La Serra MGA from La Morra. This "La Serra" is actually from the Serra MGA from Serralunga d'Alba. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2026 “La Serra” pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of Morello cherry, tar, red roses, talcum powder, sweet pipe tobacco, curaçao, gravely earth, new leather, and a mix of exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. This is a tremendous wine that builds with character over the course of time in the glass. Way more exciting than this was back in 2017 (when I last enjoyed this vintage of La Serra). Drink now with patience through 2046.

Not to be confused with the La Serra MGA from La Morra. This "La Serra" is actually from the Serra MGA from Serralunga d'Alba. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2026 “La Serra” pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of Morello cherry, tar, red roses, talcum powder, sweet pipe tobacco, curaçao, gravely earth, new leather, and a mix of exotic spices. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. This is a tremendous wine that builds with character over the course of time in the glass. Way more exciting than this was back in 2017 (when I last enjoyed this vintage of La Serra). Drink now with patience through 2046.

May 23rd, 2025
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

A solid Barolo, but way too round. Revisit in 5.

A solid Barolo, but way too round. Revisit in 5.

Nov 14th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium Ruby with complex aromas of ripe berry fruits and fresh floral, mint and herb citrus scents, aged for 36 months in oak. On the palate the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry, tobacco and fresh herbs give this medium+ body wine some power, yet it’s graceful and elegant. Soft fine tannins on a well balanced frame makes this wine enjoyable today but it will be better in about 5 years and over the next decade.

Medium Ruby with complex aromas of ripe berry fruits and fresh floral, mint and herb citrus scents, aged for 36 months in oak. On the palate the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry, tobacco and fresh herbs give this medium+ body wine some power, yet it’s graceful and elegant. Soft fine tannins on a well balanced frame makes this wine enjoyable today but it will be better in about 5 years and over the next decade.

Jun 15th, 2021
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Floral, tons of tar. Elegant and silky. Really pretty.

Floral, tons of tar. Elegant and silky. Really pretty.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2022
Jay Kline

Dark fruit, black tea, tar, leather

Dark fruit, black tea, tar, leather

Jun 4th, 2017
Nico J. Snyman

Delicate considering the age of these, don't remember these being so approachable this young, it's quite enjoyable though.

Delicate considering the age of these, don't remember these being so approachable this young, it's quite enjoyable though.

Oct 4th, 2016
John Riddick

Rustic, strawberries, tar, tobacco, tannins evening out after being open for 9 hours

Rustic, strawberries, tar, tobacco, tannins evening out after being open for 9 hours

Mar 30th, 2016
Ehren Jordan

Owner/Winemaker Failla Wines

9.3

Pretty and opening an hour after a double decant.

Pretty and opening an hour after a double decant.

Jun 10th, 2015
Martin Sahlberg

Love it!

Love it!

Feb 14th, 2015
Alessandro Rossi

Veramente in grande produttore ... Bravo ...

Veramente in grande produttore ... Bravo ...

Mar 2nd, 2014