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Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere 2014
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Description
Gramolere is a cru in the municipality of Monforte d’Alba, situated between Gavarini and Bussia. Its structure and character are considered synonymous with the Barolo of Monforte. Alongside these characteristics, the wine from this particular hillside expresses delicate scents of aromatic herbs that blend with classic and complex notes of leather and liquorice.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2014 Barolo Gramolere is a wine with a slow evolution that is put-putting though time to take on more volume and intensity. At this young stage in the wine's life, it offers balanced aromas of wild berry, spice, smoke and tar that make for a savory and polished bouquet. This Barolo is aged for three long years in Slavonian oak casks before its commercial release. Some 6,000 bottles were made.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
Alessandria's 2014 Barolo Gramolere is just as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel, and every bit as potent, too. Huge swaths of tannin give the 2014 its shape and overall structure, with the deeply spiced, mentholated, balsamic notes that are so typical of this site. Readers will have to be patient, but the 2014 is a jewel of a wine.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2014 Barolo Gramolere is another big, powerful wine from Alessandria. Huge and hulking on the palate, with striking depth, the 2014 is going to need quite a bit of time to come into its own. A host of dark spice, mineral and balsamic notes infuse this strapping, inward Barolo. Readers will have to be patient, but there is much to look forward to.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Trademark herbs and licorice ahead of some poached red cherries. The palate has a smooth, even and discreetly powerful feel. Attractive red cherries and strawberries hold fresh into the finish. Try from 2021.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2014 Barolo Gramolere is another big, powerful wine from Alessandria. Huge and hulking on the palate, with striking depth, the 2014 is going to need quite a bit of time to come into its own. A host of dark spice, mineral and balsamic notes infuse this strapping, inward Barolo. Readers will have to be patient, but there is much to look forward to.
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.
