2021 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere

Audrey Fricke 96+ – “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.”
Vinous/Antonio Galloni (94-96) – “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. (Drink between 2028-2045)”