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2021 Ettore Germano "Serralunga" Barolo

2021 Ettore Germano "Serralunga" Barolo

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$59.99

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Decanter

Reviewed January 2025
The 2021 Barolo Del Comune Di Serralunga D'Alba pours a deep ruby red color and is spicy on the nose, with notes of licorice, black cherries, cracked pepper, and toasted rosemary. It has fantastic and potent energy on the palate, with a saturating feel and medium to full body, filling the palate with ripe tannin, refreshing acidity, and a powerful gravitas of Serralunga character. It’s only going to benefit from another year or so in bottle. (MM)

Professional Reviews

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 06/2025
Ettore Germano specializes in Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba. The wine that casts the widest net is the 2021 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba. With 15,000 bottles made, it opens to a dark color, powerful texture and a richness that supports dark fruit, black licorice, toasted aniseed and candied orange. There is a tart note of pomegranate as well. The wine definitely hits higher on the Nebbiolo intensity meter. (ML)

93

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 05/2025
The 2021 Barolo Del Comune Di Serralunga D'Alba pours a deep ruby red color and is spicy on the nose, with notes of licorice, black cherries, cracked pepper, and toasted rosemary. It has fantastic and potent energy on the palate, with a saturating feel and medium to full body, filling the palate with ripe tannin, refreshing acidity, and a powerful gravitas of Serralunga character. It’s only going to benefit from another year or so in bottle. Drink 2026-2040. (AF)

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James Suckling

Review Date: 01/2025
A Barolo focused on fragrance and juiciness. Bright dried cherries, strawberries and fresh flowers, together with touches of citrus and pepper. Velvety and medium- to full-bodied with delicate, crisp acidity and a tight mid-palate. Savory and slightly austere finish, yet well balanced and approachable overall. More or less drinkable now, but best from 2026.

Notes

From one of the top estates in Serralunga d’Alba, the 2021 Ettore Germano Barolo is a stunning expression of this powerful terroir from a classic, structured vintage. This is a benchmark for modern-traditional winemaking, showcasing both purity and power. The nose is deep and expressive, with aromas of black cherry, plum, and dried rose, layered with savory notes of licorice, iron, and a hint of mint. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and muscular, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by firm, powerful tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is exceptionally long and resonant, echoing with mineral and spice. A stunning, age-worthy Barolo that will reward extended cellaring.

Details

OriginBarolo, Piedmont, Italy
Type/VarietalNebbiolo
Alcohol Content14.5%
SKU1929578