Serralunga d’Alba produces Barolo with a different kind of gravity. The wines are darker, more structural, and shaped by iron-rich soils and time rather than charm. Palladino captures this identity with clarity, making Nebbiolo that feels grounded, serious, and unapologetically true to place.

Based in the heart of the village, Palladino works some of Serralunga’s most serious crus: Ornato, San Bernardo, and Parafada. These are sites known for power and longevity — iron-rich soils, firm tannic architecture, and wines that demand time rather than charm their way into early drinking. Palladino doesn’t try to tame them. They lean into what Serralunga gives.

The approach is resolutely traditional. Long macerations extract structure and nuance rather than fruit gloss. Ageing takes place in large Slavonian botti, chosen not to decorate the wine but to hold it steady while Nebbiolo finds its shape. The cellar is about patience and repetition, not intervention. The result is Barolo with backbone — wines that feel grounded, serious, and built for decades rather than dinner parties.

What’s striking is the balance. Despite their depth and authority, Palladino’s wines carry a sense of calm. Dark cherry, tar, dried herbs, and savoury spice unfold slowly, supported by that unmistakable Serralunga grip. There’s no excess, no push for immediacy. Confidence replaces polish.

Having Palladino on the Brix list matters because this is the style we believe in. These are wines to drink thoughtfully, to cellar without anxiety, and to return to vintage after vintage. They’re not chasing fashion or headlines. They’re quietly doing what Serralunga has always done best — producing Nebbiolo that lingers, challenges, and rewards those willing to give it time.