Principiano Ferdinando Serralunga, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 Chateau Gloria It’s like a tightly knit

It’s like a tightly knit ball of polished tannins that are cashmere in texture

a hint of cassis

Rubinelli Valpolicella Classico is medium ruby colour

Fruity and silky

Where fruit from older vines is reserved for Chianti bottlings that will spend at least two years in the cellar softening around the edges

Principiano Ferdinando Serralunga, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 Chateau Gloria It’s like a tightly knitBlack cherry, scorched earth, gravel, lavender and incense abound. Savory and driving in feel, the 2020 offers plenty of Serralunga intensity; it's a serious village level Barolo. Ferdinando Principiano has been on a roll over the last few vintages, and this is another stellar set of new releases.