Luigi Pira 'Serralunga' Barolo 2022

In Short

A Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba with red cherry, rose, and mineral character, built for twenty years of evolution.

Quick Facts

• Region: Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont
• Variety: Nebbiolo
• Style: Full-bodied red
• Best For: Cellar, special occasions

Why We Stock It

Luigi Pira's Serralunga bottling is a classical expression of Barolo at a price that rewards patience. The wine spends time in traditional oak and will develop beautifully over the next decade, making it an intelligent buy for anyone building a cellar rather than drinking now.

Tasting Profile

This is elegant Barolo in the traditional mold, built on structure and time.

• Aroma: Red cherry, rose petals, tar, mineral
• Palate: Dark fruit, licorice, mineral notes, refined tannins
• Structure & Finish: Full body, substantial acidity, long persistent finish

Winemaking

The wine is fermented traditionally and aged in large-format oak, a common practice in Serralunga that allows the Nebbiolo's texture to develop without heavily marking it with new-barrel spice. The approach prioritizes the fruit and tannin structure over oak influence.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit, and decant for thirty minutes before drinking, or several hours if the wine is young. The wine pairs excellently with braised beef or mushroom risotto, dishes that match its earthy undertones and refined tannins. A simple roasted chicken with herbs will also work, letting the wine's acidity and mineral notes take the lead.

The Estate

Luigi Pira is a traditional Barolo producer in Serralunga d'Alba, focused on expressing the vineyard and vintage through classical winemaking rather than intervention.

Terroir

Serralunga d'Alba sits in the cooler southeastern part of the Barolo zone, with clay and limestone soils that produce wines of mineral precision and bracing acidity. The site's northerly exposure and elevation extend the growing season, concentrating the Nebbiolo's structure and developing the floral and tar notes that define the finest Barolos from this cru.