Fratelli Alessandria - Barolo Gramolere 2021 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)

Jeb Dunnuck 96 points

"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." (AF)

Kerin O'Keefe 96 points

"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 96 points

"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)

Vinous 94-96 points

"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)

Wine Enthusiast 95 Points

"Wafting out of the glass, this wine is like walking through a cherry orchard just as the fruit reaches perfect ripeness, that moment when everything aligns. This refined Barolo captures that same sweet spot, where crushed cherries mingle with cracked pepper and sun-warmed herbs in the air. The palate continues the story with precise balance, as refined tannins frame deep red fruits like perfectly placed stones in a garden path. A tremendous effort of a wine."(JP)