Expect dark cherry, rose petal, tar, leather, dried herb, tobacco, and refined oak with full body, structured tannins, and bright acidity. The 2011 Barolo vintage was warm. At 14 years from vintage, the wine should be drinking well.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo (100%, required by Barolo DOCG)
- Region
- Italy / Piedmont / Barolo
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, traditional Barolo, structured, age-worthy
The producer
Gianni Gagliardo is a family estate in La Morra with origins dating to 1847 and modern Barolo production beginning in the 1960s. The Serre is one of the estate's named Barolo bottlings.
What critics say
Gagliardo Barolos receive consistently solid reviews as well-made traditional Barolos.
Pairing
Truffled pasta, braised lamb shank, aged hard cheeses