Wine Advisor
Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Monvigliero 2022
View analysis
Description
Monvigliero hill is historically recognised as the “grand cru” of Verduno and one of the most representative of the entire Barolo area. Our vineyard is over 35 years old and is situated at an altitude of about 320 metres, facing south. It produces an austere but elegant wine, distinguished by aromatic complexity and depth of flavour.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2022 Barolo Monvigliero shows why this is such a great site. Even in the torrid and parched 2022 vintage, the Monvigliero retains all of its signatures. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, rose petal, white pepper and vibrant saline notes all race out of the glass. This has real potential.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The Fratelli Alessandria 2022 Barolo Monvigliero is similarly finely knit and lean in consistency with aromas of dried currant, pressed violet and the peppery spice that is so often associated with Verduno. Fermented with about one month of skin contact and aged for three years in large Slavonian and French oak casks, the wine emphasizes transparency over extraction. It is silky and slender in texture, favoring elegance over power with only lightly etched tannins that never dominate the finish. Fratelli Alessandria was the first estate to bottle Monvigliero under its own label, beginning with the 1978 vintage, and production today totals 6,000 bottles.
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.
