The 2010 Barolo Aeroplan Servaj is a wine of celestial aspiration. It soars in beauty and intensity, imparting delicate aromas of wild berry, blue flower and balsam herb as it makes its steady ascent. It shows the best of Serralunga d'Alba. The quality of fruit is tonic and compact with enormous inner tension and verve. There is a subtle, but determined, vein of acidic freshness that adds impressive length and persistency to the finish. It drives the wine forward over the palate with increased momentum and forward thrust. Barolo Aeroplan Servaj definitely needs more cellar time to lose some of its nervous energy. This wine should age gracefully and very slowly.

The coffee, vanilla and toast aromas evoke breakfast, but the red fruit, tobacco and mineral flavors suggest pairing with a juicy, medium-rare steak. Stiff tannins clamp down on the finish. Shut down for now, so faith is required. Best from 2020 through 2036. 500 cases made. –BS