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Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo 2014
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The Fratelli Alessandria 2014 Barolo is a streamlined and elegant wine that imparts delicate tones of wild berry, spice, licorice, rosemary twig and candied orange peel. This is a classic expression and an absolute embodiment of Barolo tradition. The finish is long and silky with lingering tones of smoke and crushed mineral. This wine is very nicely done. It ages slowly in large Slavonian oak casks for three years. Some 20,000 bottles were produced.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Now with a few months in bottle, Alessandria's 2014 Barolo is a real powerhouse. Smoke, scorched earth, tobacco, menthol, licorice and wild cherry all convey an impression of gravitas, as this potent, muscular Barolo shows off its personality. The 2014 has quite a bit of density and richness at this level. I won't be surprised if it turns out even better than this note suggests. There is so much going on here.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Alessandria's 2014 Barolo is a gorgeous wine endowed with crystalline tension and purity. Tightly wound and nervous, as so many wines are in this vintage, the Barolo also appears to have quite a bit of potential. Rose petal, lavender, mint and crushed rocks add precision on the close. In 2014, the Barolo includes fruit from San Lorenzo, which was not bottled separately.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Alessandria's 2014 Barolo is a gorgeous wine endowed with crystalline tension and purity. Tightly wound and nervous, as so many wines are in this vintage, the Barolo also appears to have quite a bit of potential. Rose petal, lavender, mint and crushed rocks add precision on the close. In 2014, the Barolo includes fruit from San Lorenzo, which was not bottled separately.
About the Producer
Fratelli Alessandria is a leading wine producer in the Piedmont region of Italy. This winery was founded in 1870 and is located in the Borgonovo region of the Langhe Mountains. Fratelli Alessandria is owned and managed by the Alessandria family. They have inherited many generations of winemaking skills and a love of fine wine. The aim of the winery is to produce high quality wines that represent the characteristics of the Piedmont region. The winery mainly grows local specialty grape varieties such as Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Barolo. These grape varieties are fully developed in the soil and climate of the Lange Mountains and produce excellent wines. The wines of Fratelli Alessandria are dominated by red wines, the most famous of which are its Barbaresco and Barolo wines. These wines embody the essence of the wines of the Piedmont region, with complex flavors and solid structure. They show intense fruit aromas, rich taste and long aging potential. Fratelli Alessandria focuses on traditional winemaking methods, while also constantly trying to innovate. They use modern technology and equipment in the brewing process to ensure the stability of the quality of the wine. The winery also pays great attention to detail and individual work, from the selection and harvesting of the grapes to all winemaking steps, they are treated with excellence. This heart and attention makes the wines of Fratelli Alessandria stand out in terms of quality.
