Enrico Serafino

What to look for

• •Deep garnet colour that catches the light
• •Aromas of cherry, rose, tar and dried herbs
• •Firm tannins that grip the mouth, with acidity that makes your jaw tighten

About the producer

Enrico Serafino is a respected Piedmont producer known for traditional Barolos that age well and show the region's character clearly.

About the year

2015 was a warm, dry vintage in Piedmont that produced ripe, concentrated wines. At this age, the wine is still young but beginning to show secondary flavours alongside the primary fruit.

Grape characteristics

Nebbiolo is the king of Piedmont grapes: it makes powerful wines with high acidity and firm tannins that soften over years. Young Nebbiolo tastes austere and demands food.

About the region

Barolo comes from the hills south of Alba in Piedmont, where autumn fog gives the grape its name. The cool climate and clay-rich soils produce wines built to age for decades.

Tasting profile

Expect dark cherry, plum and rose petal on the nose, with flavours of cherry, leather and dried herbs. The wine is dry, full-bodied and gripping, with layers that open as it breathes.

Serving suggestions

Serve at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Decant for 30 minutes to an hour before drinking. Use a large burgundy glass to let the aromas develop.

Also pairs well with

• • Beef braised in wine
• • Aged hard cheeses
• • Mushroom risotto
• • Game birds
• • Truffle pasta