Serra

Serra occupies the western portion of the Serralunga d'Alba commune, positioned along the main ridge that defines this prestigious zone. At one of the highest elevations in Serralunga d'Alba, the vineyard benefits from the thermal amplitude typical of elevated Langhe sites, with warm days and cool nights that preserve aromatic complexity and natural acidity in the fruit. The site faces both east and southeast, providing morning sun exposure while moderating afternoon heat. This dual exposure contributes to the vineyard's reputation as one that rewards careful attention, having been described historically as small and somewhat misunderstood despite its clear expressive potential.

• Located along the main ridge of Serralunga d'Alba in the western portion of the commune
• Faces Castiglione Falletto to the west with east and southeast vineyard exposures
• One of the highest-elevation MGAs in Serralunga d'Alba
• Total vineyard area of just 3,000 square meters

Serra sits on the Lequio Formation, the classic Helvetian-period geology of Serralunga d'Alba. These soils feature a limous-sandy matrix with high active limestone content, a combination that underpins the structured, long-lived character of wines from this part of the Langhe. The active limestone drives firm tannin structure and pronounced mineral tension, while the sandy fraction contributes to aromatic lift. Lequio Formation soils differ markedly from the Tortonian Sant'Agata Fossili marls found in communes such as La Morra and Barolo, producing wines that lean toward power and longevity rather than early accessibility.

• Lequio Formation geology dating to the Helvetian period
• Limous-sandy matrix with high active limestone content
• Limestone drives firm tannins, mineral tension, and aging potential
• Distinct from the Tortonian marls found in La Morra and Barolo communes

Barolo from Serra expresses the hallmark Serralunga character: structured, powerful, and built for the long term. The high elevation and cool nights preserve marked freshness and acidity alongside the tannin framework typical of Lequio Formation sites. The result is a wine that combines the muscle of Serralunga with a finesse and aromatic complexity that reflects the vineyard's elevated position and distinctive exposure. The site has been recognized historically for great expressivity, a quality that distinguishes it from larger, more widely traded MGAs in the commune.

• Structured, powerful, and elegant with marked freshness
• High natural acidity and firm tannin framework from Lequio soils
• Complex aromatics supported by cool-night temperature variation
• Significant aging potential consistent with Serralunga typicity

Two producers have established Serra's reputation within the MGA system. Roagna, one of the Langhe's most respected traditional estates, works the site with the meticulous attention to individual vineyard character that defines their approach across Barolo and Barbaresco. Giovanni Rosso, based in Serralunga d'Alba and known for expressive single-vineyard Barolos, also produces wine from Serra. Given the vineyard's tiny 3,000-square-meter footprint, production volumes are inherently limited, making bottles from Serra among the harder-to-find single-vineyard Barolos from the commune.

• Roagna is among the most acclaimed traditional producers in the Langhe
• Giovanni Rosso is a Serralunga-based estate specializing in single-vineyard Barolo
• Tiny vineyard size means production volumes are very limited
• Serra remains one of the less widely known MGAs despite its expressive character