Barolo "Serralunga d'Alba"
Serralunga sits at the eastern end of the Barolo zone and like Barolo produces wines that are both powerful and perfumed. It lies due north of Monforte on a continuation of the same ridge and the wines show the same sort of power as Monforte. The vineyards face the great sweep of La Morra to the west and there are a number of great sites. Serralunga could be compared to Nuits St. Georges, powerful but complex—perhaps even a bit overlooked—with great aging potential. Winemaking is fairly consistent, though the village is often not quite as successful in a powerful vintage as the big three—Barolo, La Morra, and Monforte. Nonetheless, the best examples will cellar beautifully.
Top vineyard designations: Arione, Badarina, Boscareto, Bricco Ceretta, Briccolina, Broglio, Collaretto, Damiano, Falletto, Francia, Gianetto, La Serra, Lazzarito, Margheria, Ornato, Parafada, Prapò, San Rocco, Sorano