Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra 2008

A magnificent Northern Italian red wine displaying a deep garnet color with ruby highlights. The complex nose opens with an intense bouquet of ripe dark cherries, blackberries, and wilted roses, layered with complex notes of licorice, sweet tobacco, tar, and balsamic herbs. On the palate, it balances immense concentration, power, and a vibrant mineral core with muscular, ultra-refined tannins typical of this classic vintage.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with slow-braised beef cheeks, roasted game meats, rich white truffle risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Castelmagno.

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2008 Barolo La Serra emerges from the glass with dark red fruit, tar, smoke, licorice, spices and new leather. Today the 2008 comes across as surprisingly dark and masculine. The high-toned floral notes that are typical of this site have been replaced by a much darker, brooding register filled with tar, incense and black fruit notes. The wine freshens up beautifully with time in the glass as the aromatics become a bit more expressive. Voerzio’s 2008 La Serra is a huge and hugely promising wine. The firm tannins argue for at least a few more years in bottle. A hint of rose petal lingers on the intense finish. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

The tar, eucalyptus and ripe raisin aromas and flavors turn toward sandalwood, coffee and spice notes with aeration. Broad-shouldered, complex and powerful, featuring sweet fruit and a supple texture. Lively, refined tannins mark the finish. Best from 2017 through 2027. 316 cases made.

92 Points - James Suckling

Subtle aromas of blueberries and porcini mushrooms follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins and a delicate chocolate and berry aftertaste. Hard not to drink now but will improve with age.