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As Barolo gains more and more attention on the global stage, it's more and more difficult to find producers who can still reasonably be considered under the radar. But on the outskirts of Serralunga d'Alba, there sites Giovanni Rosso, an estate that has been farming some of the communes best sites, including Vignarionda, since 1906. The estate is now under the direction of Giovanni's son Davide Rosso, whose expertly crafted Barolos straddle the line between old and new schools, a characteristic which is plainly evident in the single-cru expressions as well as this superb 2019 Barolo del Commune.
"It's radiant, racy, elegantly structured and just loaded with youthful tension and energy, all tempered by great finesse." - Kerin O'Keefe
A blend of the estate's vineyards within the Serralunga d'Alba delimitation, including Serra and Ceretta, the 2019 is a showpiece of terroir and class, thanks in large measure to Davide's gentle, even-handed winemaking. Aging in large oak botti allows the juice to fully compose itself while not asserting the influence of the wood at the expense of the terroir, resulting in this "lively and multifaceted" standout that received 96 and 95 points from Kerin O'Keefe and Wine Spectator, respectively. If you're someone who can't delay gratification, have no worries, as the 2019 is already singing in beautiful fashion, but make no mistake – it's set for a decade-plus of evolution in the cellar with much more held in reserve for those with patience. | 
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