Barolo Serralunga d'Alba DOCG - Pico Maccario

The Barolo Serralunga d'Alba from the pen of Pico Maccario from Piedmont reveals a dense, ruby red color in the swirled glass. With a little sideways tilt, the red wine glass reveals a charming garnet-red hue at the edges. If you give it a little air in the wine glass by swirling it, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which can be seen in clear stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Pico Maccario presents aromas of blackberries and roses, complemented by vanilla, nutmeg and pepper. The Pico Maccario Barolo Serralunga d'Alba impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so, despite its dryness, this Italian naturally delights with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. This dense red wine is full-bodied and multi-faceted on the palate. The finish of this mature red wine from the Piedmont wine-growing region, Barolo DOCG to be precise, is impressive with a remarkable aftertaste.

Vinification of Barolo Serralunga d'Alba by Pico Maccario

This powerful red wine from Italy is made from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Barolo Serralunga d'Alba is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off.

Dining recommendations for the Barolo Serralunga d'Alba from Pico Maccario

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to boeuf bourguignon, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs.

Awards for the Barolo Serralunga d'Alba from Pico Maccario

This wine from Barolo DOCG not only impresses us, renowned wine critics have also awarded it 90 points and more. Among the ratings are for the 2017 vintage

• James Suckling - 91 points

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