Fratelli Alessandria - Barolo - Del Comune di Verduno - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

The 2018 Red Barolo Del Comune di Verdino is an extremely precise wine. The scents of blackcurrant, dark berries, and violets melt into a palate of great intensity. This is an educational Barolo, embracing the highest standards of the appellation in an unquestionable and formal execution. Freshness, minerality, and delicate tannins form a high-flying, terribly fulfilling, and seductive wine. Rated 94+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in October. Fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled vats for 25 to 30 days. Aged for 3 years in French and Slovenian oak barrels. Bottled the 4th year after the harvest.

Color:

Intense and brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

Beautiful aromas of red fruits, blackcurrant and cherry underlined by a floral touch of violet.

Palate:

Voluptuous and refined, this wine delivers a beautiful texture, both supple and silky, with fine and elegant tannins

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef and mushroom stew, tagliatelle with Alba white truffle, guinea fowl salmis with chestnuts, grilled eggplant with spices and crushed tomatoes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

In the hands of the Alessandria family since 1870, Fratelli Alessandria is one of the glories of Barolo. Located in the heart of the appellation, in Verduno, it embodies the very best of the Nebbiolo grape variety, combining its depth with a lot of delicacy and grace.  

This prized address has only 12 hectares of vineyards and therefore remains quite confidential. Fans of elegant and refined wines will adore this estate!