Fratelli Alessandria 'Gramolere' Barolo 2021

This structured and 'muscular' red wine originates from Italy, within the world-renowned Barolo D.O.C.G. appellation of the northern Piedmont region. Fratelli Alessandria is a historic and deeply respected family estate located in the village of Verduno, tracing its commercial winemaking roots all the way back to 1830. Under the current, precision-focused stewardship of Vittore Alessandria, the family operates under a classic, low-intervention winemaking philosophy to highlight site-specific clarity. The "Gramolere" vineyard located in the neighboring commune of Monforte d'Alba holds a special place in the estate's lineup as their lone single-vineyard plot outside of Verduno. The vineyard came to the family through the matriarch, Flavia Manzone, who was born in the village. Rooted in dark, limestone-and-clay-heavy soils mixed with steep sandstone veins, these 60-year-old heritage vines yield a classic, hulking expression that represents the traditionally structured, dark-toned counterpoint to Verduno's lighter, floral styles.

Wine Description

The 2021 Fratelli Alessandria 'Gramolere' Barolo presents a moderately deep garnet-red appearance in the glass. Its sensory profile is exceptionally deep, complex, and high-toned, masterfully capturing the naturally brooding, savory character of Monforte d'Alba. The bouquet opens with a bold, multi-faceted display of ripe black cherries, dark plum, and cherry liqueur, beautifully layered with distinct undertones of iron-rich earth, new leather, licorice, fresh mint, and balsamic tobacco leaf. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, dense, and beautifully focused, showcasing a powerful, concentrated core of black fruits, crushed rocks, and peppery spices. It is characterized by its outstanding inner energy and a vibrant backbone of mineral acidity that gives life to its massive, tightly knit frame. The mouthfeel is broad, textured, and deeply sapid, driven by firm, fine-grained, yet assertive tannins that carry into a remarkably long, dry finish highlighted by darker mineral accents, tar, and lingering savory spices.