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Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Monvigliero, 2021

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Fratelli Alessandria
$137.99
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Fratelli Alessandria is a historic Barolo estate in Verduno with commercial releases dating to 1830. An 1843 article awarded them a gold medal alongside Count Camillo Cavour, Italy's future first prime minister. Today Vittore Alessandria crafts wines that defy easy categorization as traditional or modern. Monvigliero is Verduno's most prestigious cru—due south exposure at 320 meters on blue-grey laminated marls rich in manganese and magnesium. The estate has bottled this vineyard since 1978, from vines now over 50 years old. Native yeast fermentation, extended maceration, then three years in large Slavonian and French oak casks. Elegant, floral, and spicy with world-class aging potential. For braised meats or truffle dishes.

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 2021 Barolo Monvigliero is one of the best wines I have tasted from Fratelli Alessandria in some time. The aromatics alone are haunting in their beauty. Rose petal, tangerine peel, cinnamon, kirsch, pomegranate and mint explode from the glass. Beams of supporting tannin give the wine its vertical build. This is such a promising Barolo. It could very well turn out to be one of the wines of the vintage." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

96 points

"Fratelli Alessandria started bottling Monvigliero back in 1978. The 2021 Barolo Monvigliero (with 7,000 bottles released) is a wine of extreme elegance and grace. It shows wild berry, redcurrant, lilac and light spice. Fruit comes from a 1.4-hectare plot with south and southwest exposures on silty limestone soils. There is a pretty note of floral sweetness over polished tannins that makes for a lasting impression." —Monica Larner

Decanter

94 points

"Among the most historic estates in Barolo, Fratelli Alessandria is a reference for the village of Verduno. With exactly 1.38ha in Monvigliero, the family has been producing this iconic bottling since 1978. The 2021 boasts a sumptuous and exotic nose of sarsaparilla, sandalwood and rosewater before making way for spicy red berries. Vibrantly lit, it gives an impression of weightlessness while simultaneously demonstrating substantial concentration of pepper-inflected raspberry. Fine-grained tannins are intricately woven into the entire canvas, and it finishes with a mineral tang."

Wine Enthusiast

97 points

"Like following a winding trail through the forest, this Monvigliero unfolds with purpose and precision. Fresh-crushed cherries and strawberry preserves lead the way, while wild violets and roses scatter their petals across a well-worn hiking path dotted with alpine herbs. The structure speaks of generations of knowledge, firm tannins and bright acidity working in harmony like trail markers guiding you home. Here's proof that when passion meets tradition, something truly timeless emerges from the cellar."

Kerin O'Keefe

95 points

"Showing class and an earthy finesse, the 2021 Monvigliero opens with alluring aromas of eucalyptus, succulent black-skinned fruit, truffle and tobacco. Reflecting the nose, the delicious, enveloping palate delivers layers of ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, tobacco and licorice before closing on a hint of game. Drink 2029–2041." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Fratelli Alessandria

Verduno's hidden gem. The Alessandria family has been making wine since 1830 (the name comes from a marriage, back when the place was called Fratelli Dabbene). Thirty acres of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera—classic Piedmont stuff done with real family care. Gian Battista, Flavia, Alessandro, and son Vittore together.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Bowler Wine has to say about this wine:

The 2021 Barolo Monvigliero is one of the best wines I have tasted from Fratelli Alessandria in some time. The aromatics alone are haunting in their beauty. Rose petal, tangerine peel, cinnamon, kirsch, pomegranate and mint explode from the glass. Beams of supporting tannin give the wine its vertical build. This is such a promising Barolo. It could very well turn out to be one of the wines of the vintage.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Beef braised in wine, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Piemontese cheeses

Tasting Profile

Dark cherry and plum with mineral undertones and subtle spice. Full-bodied with firm tannins and balanced acidity, displaying concentrated fruit and a long, focused finish.

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