The 2019 Voerzio Martini Barolo "La Serra" comes straight out of La Morra’s high-altitude sweet spot (380–400m), where blue marl and clay push Nebbiolo to its absolute limits of perfumed, silken elegance. La Serra is a top-tier cru site, and the 2019 vintage sits right alongside 2010 and 2016 as a classic aging vintage built on serious, traditional muscle. It's only now starting to peel back its first layers, dropping its tight guard to reveal an explosive hit of savory spice, crushed limestone, and wild, high-toned florals.

There’s serious Langhe royalty in this bottle. After the legendary Voerzio brotherly split in the late 80s, Roberto went off to build ultra-high-density, cult bottles, while Gianni doubled down on classic balance. Enter the "Barolo Twins"—miracle-worker winemakers Mirko and Federica Martini—who took the reins from Gianni and turbocharged the quality. 

Good luck trying to track down Roberto’s 2019 La Serra release on the market; standard retail for his bottlings starts at $300 and easily climbs higher for back vintages. Yet, this Voerzio Martini 2019 hits the exact same legendary dirt for just $84.00 on a 4-pack buy. It’s easily one of the smartest insider plays in Piedmont for building a heavy-hitting Cru cellar on a real-world budget.

Vibrant and completely dialed-in, the 2019 kicks off with a signature La Serra punch of sour cherry, orange peel, wild rose, tar, and wet stone minerality. The palate is electric, backing up plush fruit with raw Nebbiolo grip and crisp, high-elevation drive. Skip the waiting game and throw it into a decanter for 60 to 90 minutes (or splash it into oversized Burgundy bowls) to let the aromatics go wild. Match it up with truffle risotto, slow-braised short ribs, or sharp chunks of 36-month Parmigiano.

Molte Grazie!

Critical Acclaim:

94 points, Wine Advocate: 

“The Voerzio Martini 2019 Barolo La Serra reveals a dark garnet color and a medium-rich concentration consistent with vines on calcareous clay soils. The bouquet displays rose petal, cassis, redwood and subtle aromas of dusty mineral or rust. This is a young wine that still shows rigidity on the palate with firm tannins and balanced freshness. There's no reason to think this wine won't age gracefully.”