{"product_id":"fratelli-barolo-gramolere-2021-1-5-litre-bottle","title":"Fratelli Barolo Gramolere 2021 - 1.5 Litre Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 growing season across the Langhe is celebrated by international critics as an absolute benchmark, legendary vintage characterized by massive structural stuffing, intense aromatics, and profound cellaring longevity. Following a mild winter and a steady spring, a warm, dry summer brought sun-drenched daytime hours that optimized sugar accumulation and phenolic ripeness. Crucially, sharp nighttime temperature drops locked in vital, energetic natural acidity. Because the Gramolere parcel sits at a high elevation, it benefited from cooler microclimates that allowed for a slower, progressive ripening window. Harvesting nearly a week after their Verduno plots, the family brought in small, perfectly healthy berry clusters with thick, beautifully ripe skins. This pristine climate synergy yielded a remarkably balanced, deep, and age-worthy Barolo built with an internal matrix to cellar gracefully for decades (ideally peaking between 2028 and 2056).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300650 - A.C. Wine Syndicate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44038635683927,"sku":"373492","price":293.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Fratelli-Barolo-Gramolere-2021.jpg?v=1784225934","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/fratelli-barolo-gramolere-2021-1-5-litre-bottle","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}