{"product_id":"fratelli-alessandria-barolo-gramolere-2022","title":"Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarolo Gramolere by Fratelli Alessandria is a still red wine of great structure and complexity, made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Piedmont. In the glass, it displays an elegant garnet colour and reveals a deep aromatic profile, characterised by notes of black cherry, cocoa and damp earth, enriched with hints of iron, smoky nuances and a delicate floral undertone. On the palate, it is balanced, supported by a dense fruity pulp that harmoniously blends with a \u003cstrong\u003etight tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and pronounced savouriness, offering a \u003cstrong\u003elong persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermented in steel and aged in oak barrels, this wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin boasts remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the renowned Gramolere vineyard in Monforte d’Alba, a historic Piedmontese cru located between the famous hills of Gavarini and Bussia. Here, vines around thirty years old are cultivated using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot training system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plots are situated on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of medium texture with a sandy component, at an altitude between 350 and 450 metres. The privileged south and south-west exposure creates the ideal environment to enhance the austere character and extraordinary longevity typical of \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is carried out by hand during October. In the winery, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is accompanied by temperature-controlled maceration lasting about a month. The wine then embarks on a long maturation process of three years in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian and French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it achieves perfect expressive harmony. After a brief two-month period in steel, the process concludes with \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least six months, a crucial step to refine the wine’s elegance and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vintage of Barolo Gramolere from the Fratelli Alessandria winery dates back to 2001. This wine originates from a historic cru in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, located precisely between the renowned Gavarini and Bussia vineyards. The grapes come from vines with an average age of around 30 years. A fascinating aspect of this wine is its exceptional longevity: it boasts an extraordinary ageing potential, capable of evolving and preserving itself perfectly for a period ranging from 15 to 35 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fratelli Alessandria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47004846653611,"sku":"61626","price":72.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/fratelli-alessandria-barolo-gramolere-2022_61626_1_e717a845-7595-4669-8e7a-0f3574073052.webp?v=1781277566","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/fratelli-alessandria-barolo-gramolere-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}