2021 Fratelli Alessandria "Gramolere" Barolo (1.5L)

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Jeb Dunnuck

Moving over to Monforte d'Alba, the 2021 Barolo Gramolere was harvested almost a week after the vineyards in Verduno and takes on a bit more pigment in its medium red color. An expressive wine, it has a stylistic, graceful feel but offers more sapidity, lifting with notes of cherry liqueur, pressed herbs, sweet leather, and intertwining floral components. Over the long term, this is going to become a bit more contemplative in the range and offers a very complete feel at this early stage. The palate has velvety tannins, refreshing, balanced acidity, and an exceptional finish with darker mineral accents. I have to say, this might be my favorite from this producer in this vintage, and I would love to have several bottles stashed away to check in over the years. Bravo. Drink 2026-2056. (AF)

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Professional Reviews

Kerin O'Keefe

Review Date: 02/2025

Another fantastic showing from Fratelli Alessandria, the 2021 Gramolere, an MGA in Monforte, has enticing aromas of wild rose, spice, camphor and plumcake. Smooth and delicious, the enveloping palate offers up crushed raspberry strawberry compote, licorice and mentholated notes alongside firm, velvety tannins. It's well balanced, with fresh acidity and boasts an almost weightless concentration. (KO)

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 06/2025

From a vineyard site in Monforte d'Alba, the Fratelli Alessandria 2021 Barolo Gramolere (with 7,000 bottles produced) shows a little more structure and power with tightly knit fruit, dark plum, ferrous earth and licorice. This vineyard comes to family ownership via the matriarch, Flavia Manzone, who was born in this village. Polished tannins push a smooth-sailing mouthfeel. (ML)

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Review Date: 01/2025

The 2021 Barolo Gramolere is a hugely promising wine. Black cherry, gravel, spice, new leather, licorice and crushed rocks add to an impression of gravitas. A dark, hulking wine, the 2021 is going to need time to be at its best. Today, it is a touch reduced, but a racking should take care of that. (AG)

Notes

From one of the Langhe’s most respected traditionalist families, the 2021 Fratelli Alessandria “Gramolere” is a powerful and deeply expressive Barolo from this renowned cru in Monforte d’Alba. From the classic and structured 2021 vintage, this wine showcases a wonderful balance of power and aromatic finesse. The nose is deep and complex, with aromas of black cherry, plum, and dried rose, layered with savory notes of licorice, iron, and a hint of mint. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and muscular, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by firm, powerful tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is exceptionally long and resonant. A stunning, age-worthy Barolo that will reward extended cellaring.

Details

Origin	Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Type/Varietal	Nebbiolo
Alcohol Content	14%
SKU	1912202