Principiano Ferdinando Serralunga, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 Savoie complemented by floral hints like

complemented by floral hints like crushed violet leaves

" The wine has lower alcohol than the 2016 but the same pH of 3

and retains a beautiful fruity intensity in the finish

Gian Piero Marrone's 2015 Barolo Bussia shows pronounced

lemon curd and pastry

Principiano Ferdinando Serralunga, Barolo DOCG, Italy 2020 Savoie complemented by floral hints likeBlack 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.