2015 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo

WA95+ The 2015 Barolo Gramolere (with fruit from Monforte d’Alba) opens to a medium-dark ruby color. When you put the wine to your lips, you immediately feel the power, structure and inner fiber of Nebbiolo as interpreted in this two-hectare parcel with its 30-year-old vines. In fact, this wine is defined by that immediate firmness. The aromas, however, are softer and more yielding with forest fruit, wild berry, crushed slate and blue flower. I would suggest putting this wine aside for five more years at least.
Estate Notes: Aromas of dark cherries, red plums, mint, balsam. Structured; tannins are fine-grained yet present. Mouth-filling and long. PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Grilled steak; osso bucco; truffled dishes. ‘Gramolere’ is located in Monforte d’Alba, facing south/ southwest, at some 1,050 to 1,750 feet above sea level. Soils are a mix of clay and sand, with some limestone. AGE OF VINES: 30 years, on average WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested in October. Destemmed; fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged for three years in older Slavonian oak casks (20-40HL). Bottled unfined and unfiltered.