Barale Fratelli Barbaresco Serraboella 2021

2021 is a much-anticipated vintage in Piedmont, and lucky for us, Barbaresco wines showcase the vintage’s true potential at least a year before most Barolo come to the market. Barale’s single cru Serraboella starts with lifted aromas of Kirsch and orange oil, leaning into sweet cherries and assorted berry fruits. A fresh and fragrant style in which roasted hazelnut and dark chocolate undertones are a savoury motif. The high level of refinement from previous years set the bar high, but this 2021 doesn’t disappoint. Ripe, well-rounded tannins and there are plenty of them! Already finely grained and harmonious. It is worth commenting on the expansive flavours for such an elegant wine too. Most notably, cherry skin and pip lingers.