Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Germano Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2021 is a red wine from Germano. Priced at £46.75, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Good but needs time
Bought this on recommendation from my local wine shop. Honestly found it a bit tight when I first opened it — took a good hour to really open up. Once it did, lovely clear aromas and a long clean finish. I'd probably cellar the next bottle for a couple of years. Decent for the price but not quite there yet.
31 January 2026
- Proper Barolo without the silly price
I've been getting into Barolo recently and a lot of the good ones are £80+, so finding this at under £50 was a win. Smells amazing straight away — no messing about, just proper fruit and earth. Firm tannins but not aggressive. Had it with lamb shanks and it was perfect.
1 December 2025
- Birthday treat that delivered
My wife got me this for my birthday and we had it with a big steak. The 14% alcohol doesn't hit you at all, it's really well balanced. Loved how the finish just sort of lingers without being overwhelming. Would definitely buy again.
12 November 2025
- Bit pricey for a midweek bottle
Saw this on a list at a restaurant and then tracked it down online. It's nice — clean finish, good depth, no complaints really. But at nearly £47 I expected to be a bit more wowed? Maybe I need to give it more air next time. Would probably go for something cheaper day-to-day and save this for a special occasion.
14 October 2025
- Brilliant with a slow-cooked ragu
Picked this up for a Saturday night in and it was genuinely impressive. Really bold structure but not heavy-handed — the fruit and acidity keep everything in check. Opened it about 30 minutes before dinner and it just got better and better. At £47 it's not an everyday buy but for a proper Barolo it's actually reasonable.
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