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Red Wine
Gianni Gagliardo
Serre Barolo Riserva 2006, 75cl
Piemonte, Italy

155,51
approx. £130.63

 14%

 2012-2042

 Serve at 16º-18º

 

James Suckling, tasting note published in June 15th 2012

A juicy and friendly 2006 Barolo with resolved tannins and juicy fruit. Plenty of spices and dark berries. Medium to full body and a lovely finish now. So delicious. No need to wait here.

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Gianni Gagliardo

A classic and profound Barolo, born mainly from vineyards in La Morra, with additional plots in Barolo, Monforte and Serralunga d’Alba (Barolo zone, southern Piedmont). Made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes, it displays remarkable structure, elegance, and excellent ageing potential.

The 2006 vintage was marked by climatic contrasts and a careful harvest, resulting in healthy grapes of outstanding quality. After vinification, the wines showed highly complex bouquets, balanced acidity, and harmonious alcohol levels — in line with the finest vintages.

Each of the 16 Barolo plots was vinified separately. Grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed, and macerated for 10 to 15 days, without yeast addition or artificial temperature control. Fermentations followed their natural rhythm.
Following alcoholic fermentation, the wines were transferred to oak for malolactic fermentation and ageing. Weekly bâtonnage was performed until spring. At that point, after blind tastings, the wines were blended to combine the following qualities:
— La Morra: early aromatic evolution
— Barolo: balance
— Monforte: depth
— Serralunga: ageing potential and minerality

The result is a wine with a complex bouquet, firm tannins and well-integrated acidity — a Barolo with depth, character and true Piedmontese soul.

Analytical data: Total acidity: 5.70 g/l | Dry extract: 29 g/l

“The Serre Barolo from Gianni Gagliardo is impressively delicate, with layers of wild berries, red rose, pressed violets, smoke and minerality. The palate is fresh, tannic, clean and beautifully persistent.” – Wine Enthusiast

Awards

93/ 100 – Wine Enthusiast

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 110069

Gianni Gagliardo

We take care of our vines one by one, because each one is different from the others. We make mass selections from the oldest and most interesting plants in order to preserve the original genetic imprints. We seek balance in the individual plant, which then becomes the balance of the entire vineyard, and then of the wine we produce.

Address

Gianni Gagliardo Srl
B.ta serra dei turchi, 88
– La Morra 12064 (CN)
Telefono: +39 0173 50829