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2017 Pico Maccario Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba
2017 Pico Maccario Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba
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A seriously impressive Barolo from one of the greatest communes in all of Piedmont — at a price that’s almost too good to be true
RRP $110 → Your Price $85
Piedmont, Italy
From the Mighty Serralunga Region • Incredible Value Barolo • Deep • Structured • Classic
“A seriously impressive Barolo from one of the greatest communes in all of Piedmont — at a price that’s almost too good to be true.”
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Brilliant garnet with a glowing rim — classic Nebbiolo transparency showing maturity and depth.
Aroma:
Powerful, complex and unmistakably Serralunga.
Expect lifted aromas of:
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dried cherry & redcurrant
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rose petals & violets
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leather, anise & warm spice
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cedar, tobacco & truffle earthiness
A beautifully layered bouquet that keeps unfolding.
Palate:
Structured, savoury and classically firm — everything you want from serious Serralunga Barolo.
Flavours build in waves:
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sour cherry, red berries & pomegranate
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leather, dried herbs & spice
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mineral tannins with that signature Serralunga iron-and-stone backbone
The tannins are powerful but polished, leading into a long, resonant, savoury finish.
Finish:
Dry, persistent and beautifully shaped with lingering red fruit, spice and earthy complexity.
Why Serralunga Matters
Serralunga is Barolo’s powerhouse commune, renowned for:
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the most structured Nebbiolo
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the deepest minerality
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the longest ageing potential
Wines from Serralunga usually command much higher prices — which is why this release at $85 is such an exceptional buy.
Food Pairings
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Porcini risotto
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Truffle pasta
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Braised beef or lamb
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Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Charcuterie & hard cheeses
Why We Love It
This is a textbook Serralunga Barolo — muscular, aromatic, mineral-driven and built to age.
To find this quality at $80 is almost unheard of.
A must-have for Barolo lovers and one of the best-value Nebbiolo buys available right now.
