Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere 2021
94-96 points Vinous Media
The 2021 Barolo Gramolere is a hugely promising wine. Black cherry, gravel, spice, new leather, licorice and crushed rocks add to an impression of gravitas. A dark, hulking wine, the 2021 is going to need time to be at its best. Today, it is a touch reduced, but a racking should take care of that.
96 points Wine Advocate
From a vineyard site in Monforte d'Alba, the Fratelli Alessandria 2021 Barolo Gramolere (with 7,000 bottles produced) shows a little more structure and power with tightly knit fruit, dark plum, ferrous earth and licorice. This vineyard comes to family ownership via the matriarch, Flavia Manzone, who was born in this village. Polished tannins push a smooth-sailing mouthfeel.
The cru of Gramolere, located in Monforte d’Alba, is Fratelli Alessandria’s lone plot outside of Verduno. They own 2ha here. Gramolere extends along the hillside from 470 to 370 meters above sea level. Exposure is south/south-westerly. It has always enjoyed an excellent reputation among the local farmers, not only because of its exposure but also due to the nature of the soils, the older Arenarie di Diano D’Alba soils which are high in sand.
Original: $88.99
-70%$88.99
$26.70
Description
94-96 points Vinous Media
The 2021 Barolo Gramolere is a hugely promising wine. Black cherry, gravel, spice, new leather, licorice and crushed rocks add to an impression of gravitas. A dark, hulking wine, the 2021 is going to need time to be at its best. Today, it is a touch reduced, but a racking should take care of that.
96 points Wine Advocate
From a vineyard site in Monforte d'Alba, the Fratelli Alessandria 2021 Barolo Gramolere (with 7,000 bottles produced) shows a little more structure and power with tightly knit fruit, dark plum, ferrous earth and licorice. This vineyard comes to family ownership via the matriarch, Flavia Manzone, who was born in this village. Polished tannins push a smooth-sailing mouthfeel.
The cru of Gramolere, located in Monforte d’Alba, is Fratelli Alessandria’s lone plot outside of Verduno. They own 2ha here. Gramolere extends along the hillside from 470 to 370 meters above sea level. Exposure is south/south-westerly. It has always enjoyed an excellent reputation among the local farmers, not only because of its exposure but also due to the nature of the soils, the older Arenarie di Diano D’Alba soils which are high in sand.
