Germano Barolo Serralunga d'Alba 2021
Red 14% ABV ABV Germano
31 January 2026
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.
1 December 2025
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.
12 November 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.
14 October 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.
12 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.