Barolo Enrico Serafino
Enrico Serafino was founded in 1878 in Canale, located in the heart of the Roero area on the northern side of the Tanaro river. As one of the older wine houses in Piedmont, its history spans the entire modern Italian wine era, from the unification of Italy to the present day. The estate has a rich heritage, highlighted by historical medals from exhibitions in Paris, Turin, Rome, Genoa, and Antwerp in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Over the 20th century, the house experienced several changes in ownership, including a long period under the Krug family as part of the LVMH group. In 2015, it was acquired by Krause Holdings, an American family investor that also owns other prominent Piedmont estates. Today, it stands as a historic house backed by modern resources, offering a broad portfolio of classic appellations.
This wine originates from Barolo, one of Italy's great classic red wines and a highly prestigious area located in the Langhe hills southwest of Alba. The Barolo appellation is situated within the broader Piedmont region in northwestern Italy, an area whose name literally translates to "at the foot of the mountain," as it is surrounded by the Alps. Piedmont is globally recognized for its immense focus on terroir and its dramatic, steep hillsides. During the autumn, these hills are frequently enveloped in a thick morning fog, which protects the grapes and facilitates a long, optimal ripening period.
The wine is made from Nebbiolo, an Italian top-tier grape renowned for producing elegant wines with significant structure. Nebbiolo is deeply tied to the Barolo area and is the defining varietal for the region's most celebrated wines. This specific release is classified as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata and was bottled directly in the production zone.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
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