Paitin Barbaresco Serraboella 2019

Piedmont, Italy

Wine Advocate 94 points! Vinous 93 points!

Paitin Barbaresco Serraboella is a wonderful expression of the Nebbiolo grape from the Barbaresco appellation, located one hour from Torino in the famous Langhe region of Piedmont. Barbaresco sits high above the Tanaro River, where wine grapes grow alongside truffles, hazelnuts and chestnuts. Paitin is one of the oldest wineries in Barbaresco; they consider 1796 their founding but their roots in the area date back even further. They are known for their old vine parcel of Sori Paitin within the Serraboella cru – one of the more structured crus in Barbaresco, like Montestefano or Albeisani. In the vineyards, there is the utmost respect for nature and the winery farms organically (fully certified as of 2019). Silvano Pasquero-Elia, who mainly oversees vineyard work, has also been incorporating some biodynamic techniques though there are no plans for official certification.

“With 15,493 bottles produced with fruit selected across this celebrated MGA, the Paitin 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella reaches a perfect pitch between fruit ripeness and acidity. This exacting balance is a hallmark of the vintage. The house style, on the other hand, is focused on elegance, so you really get quite a beautiful drinking experience with this bottle. Red and purple fruits segue to wild rose and red licorice. Drink 2024-2040.”—Monica Larner, Wine Advocate 94 points!

“The 2019 Barbaresco Serraboella is fresh, floral and quite delicate. Bright acids lift a core of red fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper. Nervy and quite aromatic, the 2019 is super-impressive today. I especially like the mineral drive. Give this sinewy, taut Barbaresco a few years to soften.”-Vinous, 93 points!

Enjoy Paitin Barbaresco Serraboella with osso buco, lasagna, veal chops and aged cheeses.