Product Description
The Giovanni Rosso 2018 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba--elegant yet powerful, this Barolo bridges vibrancy and precision. Bright red fruit blends with aromatic spice and minerality, all wrapped in finely grained tannins and enduring structure—ready for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Crafted by the family-owned Giovanni Rosso estate in Serralunga d'Alba, this wine represents a village-level Barolo sourced from multiple plots with varying exposures and soils, farmed with minimal intervention. Vinified traditionally with extended skin contact in concrete and aged in 50 hL French oak barrels for up to 36 months depending on the vintage
Tasting Profile
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Aroma & Flavor: Crushed red berries, camphor, and wet stone are joined by strawberry compote, juicy red cherry, baking spice, crushed mint, black raspberry, juniper, and peppercorn.
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Texture & Finish: Fine-grained, savory tannins lead a luminous, focused, and balanced palate. It shows elegance with a vibrant acidity and a long, persistent finish featuring fruity, officinal (herbal) notes and minerality.
Scores & Aging Potential
Wine Enthusiast awarded it 94 points, praising its understated elegance and balance, and suggests drinking between 2026–2033.
Wine Spectator scored it 93 points, expecting it to develop into 2042.
Quick Overview
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Serralunga d'Alba (Barolo DOCG), Piedmont, Italy |
| Grape | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | ~36 months French oak, then bottle |
| Aromas & Flavors | Red cherry, strawberry compote, camphor, mint, spice, wet stone |
| Structure | Elegant, fine-grained tannins with vibrant acidity |
| Finish | Long, savory, herbal, mineral-rich |
| Drinking Window | Great from 2026 into the 2030s, potentially 2040s |
| Style | Classic, terroir-driven, precise Serralunga Barolo |
Availability & Sizing
Price History
Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
Price Statistics
Description
The Giovanni Rosso 2018 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba--elegant yet powerful, this Barolo bridges vibrancy and precision. Bright red fruit blends with aromatic spice and minerality, all wrapped in finely grained tannins and enduring structure—ready for both early enjoyment and long-term aging. Origins & Craftsmanship Crafted by the family-owned Giovanni Rosso estate in Serralunga d'Alba, this wine represents a village-level Barolo sourced from multiple plots with varying exposures and soils, farmed with minimal intervention. Vinified traditionally with extended skin contact in concrete and aged in 50 hL French oak barrels for up to 36 months depending on the vintage Tasting Profile Aroma & Flavor: Crushed red berries, camphor, and wet stone are joined by strawberry compote, juicy red cherry, baking spice, crushed mint, black raspberry, juniper, and peppercorn. Texture & Finish: Fine-grained, savory tannins lead a luminous, focused, and balanced palate. It shows elegance with a vibrant acidity and a long, persistent finish featuring fruity, officinal (herbal) notes and minerality. Scores & Aging Potential Wine Enthusiast awarded it 94 points, praising its understated elegance and balance, and suggests drinking between 2026–2033.Wine Spectator scored it 93 points, expecting it to develop into 2042. Quick Overview Feature Description Appellation Serralunga d'Alba (Barolo DOCG), Piedmont, Italy Grape 100% Nebbiolo Aging ~36 months French oak, then bottle Aromas & Flavors Red cherry, strawberry compote, camphor, mint, spice, wet stone Structure Elegant, fine-grained tannins with vibrant acidity Finish Long, savory, herbal, mineral-rich Drinking Window Great from 2026 into the 2030s, potentially 2040s Style Classic, terroir-driven, precise Serralunga Barolo
Additional Info
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Blackwell's Wines & Spirits Best Price | $55.00 | Out of Stock | 5/7/2026 | View Product → |
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Default Title | $55.00 | In Stock | 1 store | Buy |
