Fratelli Alessandria
Barolo Gramolere 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | About 3 years in Slavonian and French oak barrels (20–40 hectolitres), 2 months in stainless steel and finally at least 6 months in bottle. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo 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 tight tannic structure and pronounced savouriness, offering a long persistence. Fermented in steel and aged in oak barrels, this wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin boasts remarkable ageing potential.
Where it comes from
The 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 Guyot training system. The plots are situated on calcareous soils 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 Barolo produced in this area.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out by hand during October. In the winery, fermentation in steel is accompanied by temperature-controlled maceration lasting about a month. The wine then embarks on a long maturation process of three years in Slavonian and French oak barrels, where it achieves perfect expressive harmony. After a brief two-month period in steel, the process concludes with bottle ageing of at least six months, a crucial step to refine the wine’s elegance and structure.
History and Curiosities
The 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.
Awards
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1870
- Oenologist: Franco Alessandria
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 15
Gian Battista, his wife Flavia, brother Alessandro and son Vittore are the proud custodians of the family’s winemaking tradition and passion, which date back over a century, and represent the seventh and eighth generations of winemakers (the first three generations as Fratelli Dabbene and then as Fratelli Alessandria following a marriage which took place in around 1870).
The winery vinifies only estate grown grapes and has maintained a family dimension. These qualities make it possible to establish a direct and "personal" relationship with the individual vineyards and barrels, an invisible but important connection that we hope will reach and inspire consumers when they drink our wines. Read more
| Name | Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Fratelli Alessandria |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 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. |
| Origin | Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy |
| Climate | Esposizione ed Altitudine: Gramolere (Sud, Sud/Ovest, 350-450 metri). |
| Soil composition | Medio impasto calcareo tendente al sabbioso. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 22-30 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (28-30 °C) for 22-30 days |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28-30 °C) for 22-30 days. |
| Aging | About 3 years in Slavonian and French oak barrels (20–40 hectolitres), 2 months in stainless steel and finally at least 6 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |