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Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere, 2021

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Fratelli Alessandria
$96.99
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Fratelli Alessandria has roots in Verduno since 1830, but this wine comes from their holdings in Monforte d'Alba's Gramolere cru—a steep, high-altitude site (350-450m) with stony, calcareous soils. While their Verduno wines emphasize aromatics and elegance, Gramolere delivers the structure and concentration typical of Monforte. The family takes a traditional approach: organic farming, native yeast fermentations, three years in large Slavonian and French oak (90% old casks), unfined and unfiltered. This is a serious Barolo built for aging, though it remains approachable thanks to the family's light touch.

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Antonio Galloni

96 points

"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." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

96 points

"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." —Monica Larner

Wine Enthusiast

95 points

"Wafting out of the glass, this wine is like walking through a cherry orchard just as the fruit reaches perfect ripeness, that moment when everything aligns. This refined Barolo captures that same sweet spot, where crushed cherries mingle with cracked pepper and sun-warmed herbs in the air. The palate continues the story with precise balance, as refined tannins frame deep red fruits like perfectly placed stones in a garden path. A tremendous effort of a wine. Drink from 2027"

Kerin O'Keefe

96 points

"Another fantastic showing from Fratelli Alessandria, the 2021 Gramolere, an MGA in Monforte, has enticing aromas of wild rose, spice, camphor and plumcake. Smooth and delicious, the enveloping palate offers up crushed raspberry strawberry compote, licorice and mentholated notes alongside firm, velvety tannins. It's well balanced, with fresh acidity and boasts an almost weightless concentration. Drink 2031–2041." —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:

Fratelli Alessandria 2021 Barolo Gramolere...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 mouthfe

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

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

Tasting Profile

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

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