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Fratelli Alessandria

Barolo DOCG - Monvigliero - Fratelli Alessandria 2018

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Fratelli Alessandria
Name Barolo DOCG
Variety Nebbiolo
Vintage 2018
Gradation 15.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Roses, spices, red fruits, licorice
Vinification method Steel fermentation, long maceration
Region Piedmont
Production area Langhe
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging Minimum 3 years
Type of cask Large oak casks and barriques
Color Garnet red
Serving temperature 18-20°C
Recommended consumption From 5 to 15 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

This wine presents itself as a fascinating and refined interpretation of the Verduno area. Recognized as the most prestigious cru of Verduno and one of the most renowned in the entire Barolo region, Monvigliero brings with it a history and reputation of great importance.

Barolo 'Monvigliero' is a pure Nebbiolo wine, coming from vines over 50 years of age, grown on soil characterized by fine white marl, rich in limestone and silt, which gives the wine a distinctive profile.

The bunches, harvested manually, undergo careful fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a contact period between must and skins lasting 22-30 days. The wine then ages for approximately 36 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels. This process is followed by at least a further 6 months of bottle aging before the wine is ready to be introduced onto the market.

In the glass, it presents a lively garnet red color. Its aromatic profile is elegant and colorful, with hints of black cherry, strawberry, dried leaves, rose petals, liquorice, cocoa and leather, enriched by subtle mineral and balsamic notes. In the mouth, the wine is structured, vigorous and tasty, with a brilliant freshness and a rich tannic texture that contribute to excellent persistence. 


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How to serve

Glass:

Wide goblet

Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 15/35 years

Production area


Piedmont

The winery

Fratelli Alessandria – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Fratelli Alessandria.

Historic winery in the Langhe (Verduno, Piedmont), family-run and active since 1830. Produces typical local wines such as Barolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Pelaverga and Favorita.
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italia
Founded: 1830
Grapes: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Freisa, Pelaverga (Pelaverga piccolo), Favorita
Historic Verduno winery operating since 1830. Estate-owned vineyards spread across the crus of Verduno and Monforte. Vinifies exclusively estate-grown grapes, with a strong focus on indigenous grape varieties. The range includes several Barolo, Verduno Pelaverga "Speziale", Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba. Family-run operation with a long local tradition.
Winery history
Family-run for generations, the winery has been in Verduno since the early 19th century. The main building is an 18th-century house adjacent to the historic centre; the family has continued winemaking, maintaining a family-sized operation and management, and preserving the local tradition of producing and bottling wines of the Langhe.
Production philosophy
The winery prioritizes its connection to the territory: it focuses primarily on native grape varieties, produces wine exclusively from estate-grown grapes, and maintains an approach that combines respect for traditional practices, artisanal care, and attention to oenological and agronomic innovations.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the crus of Verduno and Monforte d'Alba. The area's microclimate and the calcareous soils of the Langhe hills shape the character and elegance of the wines, particularly the Nebbiolo/Barolo of Verduno.
Awards and recognitions
Several of the winery's wines have received awards.

Official Awards

Expert Prize Description Vintage
Gambero Rosso 2 Bicchieri Rossi - Un vino eccellente 2017
Gambero Rosso 3 Bicchieri Rossi - Eccellenza Assoluta 2015
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2015
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2017
Vitae AIS 4 Viti 2018
James Suckling 90+ 2015
Robert Parker 90+ 2009
Robert Parker 90+ 2015
Robert Parker 90+ 2017
Vinous 90+ 2012
Vinous 90+ 2015
Vinous 90+ 2016
Vinous 90+ 2017
Vinous 90+ 2019