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Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo San Lorenzo 2015
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Description
San Lorenzo is a hill in Verduno next to that of Monvigliero, with the same type of soil, but slightly less elevated and not quite so steep. The wine that originates here is considered finer and more “feminine”. A very complex and balanced Barolo that brings out the typical floral sensations of the Nebbiolo grape. The palate is elegant and harmonious with tannins that are usually quite sweet and smooth.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Showing an immediately ripe and saturated quality of fruit, the 2015 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno is a child of the warm 2015 vintage. The bouquet leaves you no doubt. This wine offers a rich and exuberant approach with dark fruit nuances that cede slowly to spice, tar and black licorice. This Barolo shows depth and dark fruit, both in abundance. The quality of the tannins is still a bit rigid and less integrated at this young stage in the wine's life. You'll need to wait longer to truly enjoy these results.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno is a powerful, muscular wine, and yet it also has a sense of translucence that is hugely appealing. Iron, smoke, blood, leather, tobacco and incense give the San Lorenzo a distinctly feral, wild quality. I expect the 2015 will always remain a bit rustic in feel, but it certainly has plenty of character, as well as the structure to develop well for a number of years.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Barolo San Lorenzo is dark, powerful and heady, with striking fruit intensity and creaminess. In 2015, the San Lorenzo is not quite as hulking or virile as it can be, but it still carries a good bit of heft. I find the 2015 unusually open today, but it also appears to have a good bit of underlying structure. It will be interesting to see where the 2015 ends up after bottling.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Bright red cherries, vanilla and a tarry accent with stony, almost flinty nuances. The palate has a succulent draw of fine, dusty tannins that carry fresh red-cherry and plum flavors into a chalky, fresh finish. Best from 2022.
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.
