A special bottling of the producer Villadoria, 100%-owner of the "Cappallotto" MGA in Serralunga d'Alba (next to "Baudana" & "Meriame") and home of the famiglia Lanzavecchia. "Paradiso" is the official single vineyard here (best exposition, old vines). The vinifciation is traditional in botti grandi. A very beautiful, succulent entry level Serralunga Barolo, showing quite youthful in 2010, as expected. Dark fruit, menthol, lavender and a bit of leather are the prime flavors. High tannins, that are well integrated. Pretty good structure and length. — 7 years ago
Great rose nose and amazing silky balance on the nose. Nice balance between the fruit , acidity and tannins. Could go for many more years. — 7 years ago
Certainly the best value from piedmont I’ve had at $12 a bottle. Good body, enjoyable wine. Drinks like a much more expensive wine, and goes well with cheese and beef dishes. — 8 years ago
Lovely. Well balanced. A nice surprise. — 11 years ago
80% Nebbiolo, 15% Barbera, 5% Merlot blend, with grapes slightly dried on the vines.
Due to this style, it shows loads of baked lush fruit, all-spice, dried herbs, and purple flowers. Chalky, but developed tannins, medium plus acidity, and a very brick red color... I really enjoyed drinking this wine, but I honestly can't tell if it is on its last legs or if the grapes being dried on the vine make it seem in its plateau. I'd have to try a bottle again in a few years of the same vintage.
Great pairing for burgers. — 7 years ago
Part of Nebbiolo's deception is its ruby red color. The flavors or tar, violets, and red fruit are unmistakable. When some of your pals are switching to party whites a man must keep pounding the Reds. This is a great wine at almost QPR levels. The velvety body matches the finish which lingers for half a minute — 10 years ago
Scott Plyler
Wow, much delicious, so wine! Fruity. No dryness. Just the tiniest bit sweet. — 7 years ago