DOCG Red

Angelo Negro Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba

Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli

Grape
Nebbiolo
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Region
Piedmont
ABV
14.5%
Drink
Now to 2041

Angelo Negro's village Barolo from Serralunga d'Alba: 100% Nebbiolo off white chalky-clay soils, aged 38 months in Slavonian oak. Garnet, with dried rose, tar and red cherry over silky tannin. A structured, age-worthy Serralunga red.

Best price
£48.96

2021 · 75cl · checked 27 Oct · Delivery £7.95, min 6 bottles

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Where to buy Angelo Negro Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba

£48.96 best price · 2 retailers in stock · checked 27 Oct 2026

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Great Wines Direct Best price 2021 · 75cl · checked 27 Oct · Delivery £7.95, min 6 bottles
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£48.96 £65.28/L
The Great Wine Co. Best price Save 14% 2021 · 75cl · checked 25 Oct · Delivery £8, free on 2 bottles
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Tasting Notes

How Angelo Negro's Serralunga Barolo tastes

Garnet Nebbiolo from white chalky-clay soils, aged 38 months in Slavonian oak: dried rose, tar and red cherry over a solid, silky-tannined Serralunga frame. A well-liked, traditional Barolo.

Tasted by
ItalianWines editorial
Tasted on
13 June 2026
Vintage in glass
2021
Source
Drinker consensus · confidence Medium
Typical of Nebbiolo
Body Light / Full
Tannins Smooth / Grippy
Sweetness Dry / Sweet
Acidity Soft / Crisp
Nose

The wine is garnet in the glass. It leads with the withered rose and violet that mark Serralunga Nebbiolo, then red cherry and a wild-berry lift. Angelo Negro's white chalky-clay Miocene soils show as a savoury tar and forest-floor undertone, with tobacco and dried herb from 38 months in Slavonian oak.

Rose petalRose petal
VioletViolet
CherryCherry
RaspberryRaspberry
TobaccoTobacco
TarTar
Forest FloorForest Floor
LeatherLeather
LiquoriceLiquorice
Palate

The palate is rich and full, with the solid body Serralunga is known for carried on a firm but silky Nebbiolo tannin. The traditional 20 days the juice spent soaking on the skins build structure without hardness. The 2021 vintage's bright acidity keeps the red cherry and liquorice fruit lifted. Tar, tobacco and a balsamic earthiness run right through it.

Finish

The finish is long and persistent. It closes on tar, dried rose and a stony, forest-floor savouriness that echoes the Serralunga soils.

Overall

This is a serious, traditional Serralunga Barolo, well liked for offering real Barolo structure at an accessible price. This is built to cellar: give it time, or decant a young bottle. It is best from around 2026 towards 2040.

Best by 2041
Live UK pricing

Buying the 2021 Serralunga Barolo

Stocked here by two UK retailers, roughly 49 to 64 GBP for the 100% Nebbiolo 2021. The village bottling offers Serralunga structure below single-vineyard prices.

Best price · 75 cl · 2021 £48.96 at Great Wines Direct
Price spread · 75cl · 2021 £48.96 - £55.00 Across 2 UK retailers with 75cl · 2021 in stock
Retailers · 75cl · 2021 2UK 2 in stock
Vintages live 2021 Current release: 2021
Per-litre (75cl · 2021 basis) £65.28 Lowest current 75cl · 2021 offer
Last checked 27 Oct 2026 Refreshed once every 24 hours
Wine fit score

Where this Serralunga Barolo fits

Strong on food and cellaring, a natural special-occasion red, and fair value for a top-vintage village Barolo near 49 GBP. Less suited to everyday drinking or spicy food.

Best with food 9.0/10

Firm Nebbiolo tannin and bright acidity make it a classic partner for braised red meat, white truffle and aged cheese; less flexible with delicate or spicy dishes.

Best for cellar 8.8/10

DOCG-mandated 38-month ageing, firm tannin and a benchmark 2021 vintage give 15 to 20 years of cellar potential, per the producer's own guidance.

Best for an occasion 8.8/10

Barolo from the celebrated village of Serralunga in a benchmark 2021 vintage is a natural choice for a special meal or a gift.

Best value 7.2/10

At about 49 GBP for a village Serralunga Barolo from a benchmark 2021 vintage, it sits at or just below the going rate for the category. Strong value for real Barolo.

Best intro to this style 5.5/10

A textbook Nebbiolo but a demanding one: high tannin and savoury tar-and-rose complexity reward some experience, though decanting helps newcomers.

Best everyday bottle 2.5/10

A structured, age-worthy Barolo near 50 GBP is a special-occasion red, not an everyday midweek pour.

Scoring is rule-based and deterministic. The model and weightings are documented in our Wine Fit Score methodology.

Denomination Compliance Snapshot

Barolo in five fields

A compact view of what the Barolo denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.

Allowed grapes
1 varieties listed
This bottle: Nebbiolo.
Minimum ageing
38 months minimum
Of which 18 months in oak.
Region / area
Cuneo, Langhe: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d'Alba, Cherasco, Roddi
Source: Disciplinare.
Style
DOCG · Barolo
Minimum ABV at this colour: 13.0%.
Classification
DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
Vintages

Why 2021 matters for this Barolo

Critics rank 2021 among the finest Barolo vintages of the century, alongside 2010 and 2016, for its bright acidity and finessed tannin. Angelo Negro reserves this commune wine for the strongest years.

2021 Current release
Best price
£48.96
Retailers
2 in stock
ABV
14.5%
Window
Drink now through 2041

2021 is rated among the finest Barolo vintages of the century, grouped by critics with 2010 and 2016. A classic season gave bright acidity and finessed, ripe tannin; this Serralunga bottling is built to reward cellaring towards 2040.

Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.

The disciplinare, the place, the label

Serralunga d'Alba and the Negro estate

Angelo Negro farms its own Serralunga vineyards at 300 to 400 metres on white chalky-clay Miocene soils, the geology that gives the village its famously structured, long-lived Barolo.

01

DOC, DOCG, IGT: what the badges mean

Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.

Barolo is in the DOCG tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.

02

The denomination rules, in detail

  • Allowed grapes. 1 varieties listed in the disciplinare
  • Yield ceiling. 8.0 tonnes per hectare
  • Minimum ABV. 13.0% vol
  • Minimum ageing. 38 months total (of which 18 in oak)
  • Tasting panel. Mandatory pre-release tasting commission
03

Region and area context

Barolo falls within Piedmont, covering Cuneo, Langhe: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Verduno, Grinzane Cavour, Diano d'Alba, Cherasco, Roddi. The denomination is further divided into 11 sub-zones.

Barolo DOCG zone The producer Wine route in the zone

Made at Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli, Monteu Roero. Directions

Wine route in the zone: Langhe Nebbiolo Route.

04

Reading the label

  • Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & FigliProducer / estate
  • NebbioloGrape varieties
  • Barolo DOCGGeographic indication and quality tier
  • 2021Vintage (year of harvest)
  • 14.5% volAlcohol by volume
  • Imbottigliato all’origineEstate-bottled
05

What sits behind the price of Angelo Negro Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba

Tracked from
£48.96
Direction
Mostly cost up
Drivers
4 up / 2 down
Main factor
100% estate-grown Nebbiolo on Serralunga's calcareous-marly slopes
  1. 01

    100% estate-grown Nebbiolo on Serralunga's calcareous-marly slopes

    Cost up

    Angelo Negro farms its own Serralunga vineyards at 300 to 400 m. The village's prized Miocene soils and Barolo's low 8 t/ha yield cap make this fruit costly before a bottle is even made.

  2. 02

    38 months ageing in Slavonian oak botti

    Cost up

    Barolo DOCG mandates long ageing; holding the 2021 for 38 months between large oak and bottle ties up cellar space and capital for years before sale, which lifts the roughly 49 GBP price.

  3. 03

    Hand harvest in 20 kg boxes, traditional 20-day maceration

    Cost up

    Manual mid-October picking into small crates and a 20-day soak on the skins in cement tanks are labour-intensive choices that add cost versus machine-harvested, quickly made reds.

  4. 04

    Commune blend, not a single-vineyard cru

    Cost down

    Blending fruit across Serralunga rather than one named vineyard keeps it well below Negro's single-vineyard Barolo and the 100 GBP-plus Serralunga grand names, holding it near 49 GBP.

  5. 05

    Strong but generous 2021 vintage

    Cost down

    2021 is an excellent, consistent and reasonably sized Barolo vintage, so quality is high without the scarcity premium of a tiny year, keeping value favourable.

  6. 06

    UK duty and VAT

    Cost up

    UK still-wine duty of 2.67 GBP a bottle plus 20% VAT account for roughly 11 GBP of the about 49 GBP shelf price before any retailer margin.

01

100% estate-grown Nebbiolo on Serralunga's calcareous-marly slopes

Cost up

Angelo Negro farms its own Serralunga vineyards at 300 to 400 m. The village's prized Miocene soils and Barolo's low 8 t/ha yield cap make this fruit costly before a bottle is even made.

Perfect Pairings

Dishes that go with this wine

Food Pairing

Nebbiolo tannin and tar: dishes that fit Serralunga Barolo

Built for fat and savoury depth. The firm tannin and bright acidity cut through brasato al Barolo and aged cheese, while the tar and forest-floor aromas meet white truffle on its home ground.

Tannin softening Strong match

Braised and roasted red meat

Nebbiolo's firm tannin needs fat and protein to soften. The collagen in slow-braised beef binds the tannin and rounds its grip, while Barolo's acidity cuts the richness. Serralunga's solid structure stands up to long-cooked, full-flavoured meat.

Try with: Brasato al Barolo · Bollito dei Pastori · Fiorentina steak · Ossobuco alla Milanese · More pairings →

Aromatic bridge Strong match

White truffle and porcini pasta

The wine's tar, dried-rose and forest-floor aromatics bridge directly to the earthy perfume of white truffle and porcini. This is the native Langhe match, grown and eaten in the same hills as the wine.

Try with: Tajarin al Tartufo · Tagliatelle al tartufo di Acqualagna · Porcini mushroom risotto · Truffle risotto · More pairings →

Body matching Good match

Piedmontese filled pasta

Agnolotti del plin and rich meat-sauced pasta come from the wine's own region. Barolo's full body and savoury depth match the meaty filling without overwhelming the delicate egg pasta.

Try with: Agnolotti del Plin · Tajarin al Tartufo · meat-ragu tagliatelle · More pairings →

Fat cutting Good match

Aged hard cheese

Tannin and acidity scrub the fat and salt of long-aged cheese, refreshing the palate between bites. Mature Castelmagno, aged pecorino and Parmigiano are the regional choices.

Try with: Pecorino sardo e pan carasau · aged Castelmagno · Parmigiano Reggiano · More pairings →

Acidity matching Good match

Game and venison

The bright 2021 acidity and the wine's savoury, iron-tinged earthiness mirror the gaminess of venison and hare, while the tannin handles the dense, lean meat.

Try with: venison stew · braised hare · roast pheasant · wild boar ragu

Avoid Clash

Chilli heat and sweet-sour glazes

Barolo's tannin amplifies chilli heat and turns metallic against sweet-and-sour sauces. Its structure also flattens delicate raw fish. Keep it for savoury, fatty, slow-cooked dishes instead.

Skip with: vindaloo · sweet-and-sour pork · Thai green curry · sushi · chilli crab · Pairing guide →

Drinking + cellar

Cellaring Angelo Negro Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba

The producer says a well-stored bottle holds for more than 15 years lying down. The 2021 vintage's structure and acidity point to a drinking window from about 2026 towards 2040.

Drinking window
2026 → 2041

Peak around 2031. Best in the years above; holds without falling over either side.

Decanting
1 hour

A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.

Serving temperature
16-18°C

Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.

Cellar potential
High

DOCG-mandated 38-month ageing, firm tannin and a benchmark 2021 vintage give 15 to 20 years of cellar potential, per the producer's own guidance.

Buy now or wait?
Buy now

£48.96 for a 75cl bottle of the 2021, at Great Wines Direct, is the best price we track, and we have no signal of further discounting.

Sources & trust

Sources behind this Barolo page

Prices & stock

Read directly from each retailer’s public product page once a day. Last refresh: 27 Oct 2026, 03:00 BST. We do not hold stock and we do not accept payment for placement.

Confidence · High
Tasting notes

Drawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic. Drinkers score it 4.1 out of 5 from 736 ratings on Vivino.

Confidence · Medium
Appellation rules & ageing

From the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.

Confidence · High
Why it costs what it costs

Our reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.

Confidence · Medium
Drink window & cellar potential

Style guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.

Confidence · Medium
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Producer
Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo & Figli Piedmont
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Denomination
Barolo DOCG

Common Questions

It is 100% Nebbiolo, as Barolo DOCG requires. Angelo Negro grows the fruit in its own vineyards in the village of Serralunga d'Alba, on white chalky-clay Miocene soils at 300 to 400 metres.

Angelo Negro matures it for 38 months between large Slavonian oak casks and bottle, after a traditional 20-day soak on the skins with delestage. The producer says a well-stored bottle can hold lying down for more than 15 years.

Garnet in the glass, with dried rose, violet, red cherry and forest-floor aromas over a firm but silky Nebbiolo tannin. Serralunga gives it a solid, structured frame and a long, persistent finish.

Classic Piedmontese matches: brasato al Barolo, bollito misto, agnolotti del plin and tajarin with white truffle, plus aged hard cheese. The tannin and acidity cut through fatty braised meat.

Yes. Critics rank 2021 among the best Barolo vintages of the century, alongside 2010 and 2016, for its bright acidity and finessed tannin. This bottling should drink well from about 2026 and cellar towards 2040.

Serve at around 18 degrees Celsius in a large bowled glass. A young vintage benefits from an hour of decanting to open the rose and tar aromatics; older bottles need a gentler hand.

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Angelo Negro Barolo di Serralunga d'Alba