Fratelli Alessandria - Barolo Gramolere 2019 (750ml)

Wine Advocate 96+ points
"The 2019 Barolo Gramolere (with 7,000 bottles made) shows a slightly sweeter and riper fruit profile. This wine comes from the village of Monforte d'Alba, which is known for more structured and powerful wines compared to Verduno (where this winery is based), which offers lighter, more floral wines instead. Gramolere shows dark fruit, plum and spice, but it also has a pretty mineral note of rust or iron. However, within this portfolio, this wine may well deliver the longest drinking window."
 

Jeb Dunnuck 95+ points
'More concertation of fruit can be found in the 2019 Barolo Gramolere. with raspberry liqueur, spice box, and licorice. It is medium bodied but has a more expanded feel. with notes of dried apricot, grenadine, blood orange, and tobacco."

Vinous 93-95 points
"The 2019 Barolo Gramolere, tasted from barrel, is the most elegant wine Vittore Alessandria has made yet from his family's holdings in Monforte. Medium in body and transparent, the 2019 offers up black cherry, lavender, spice, licorice, dried herbs and menthol are all laced together in a layered, mysterious wine that captures the essence of Nebbiolo in Barolo. The classically austere finish is a thing of beauty."

Bright cherry and berry fruit are the hallmarks of this rich, supple red, with accents of licorice, wild herbs and mineral adding depth. Vibrant acidity and a firm line of tannins lend support as this cruises to a lingering aftertaste of fruit and savory notes. Best from 2026 through 2043.