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Gianni Voerzio may not produce the blockbuster,super-concentrated wines associated with his brother Robert,but from 12.5 ha he does produce a consistent and very diverse range of very fine,elegant wines.All have great vigour,deep fruit and good balance.
The Serrapiu is a blend of equal parts Nebbiolo and Barbera and shows the most oak influence,but this melts into rich,pure fruit with a little age.
"Given that the American press has for years set the worldwide demand for these wines,the 1999s proved to be a difficult sell.One well-known importer told me that even today roughly 40% of the vintage remains unsold.While there is little question the wines were hard to assess in their youths,today there can be little doubt that 1999 is an outstanding vintage".
Antonio Galloni (Vinous. Describing the 1999 vintage in Piedmont).
"The 1999 Langhe Rosso "Serrapiu" from Gianni Voerzio looked like a Pauillac (my thoughts drifted that way initially) and even tasted that way to begin with.Then the Piedmont style began to assert itself as tobacco and cherry notes started to emerge.It had delectable sweetness,balanced by discreet oakiness,and the tannins were very fine".
Frank Ward. (Oeno-File.The Wine and Gastronomy Column.February 2013).
The Wine Spectator awarded the 1999 Gianni Voerzio "Serrapiu" with 90 Points (30/11/2001).
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