Fratelli Alessandria
Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo
Barolo, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Believe it or not, Fratelli Alessandria was the very first to commercially offer a single expression of Monvigliero (1978); three years before Comm. G.B. Burlotto. That being said, both have played a role in defining the style of this, most famous MGA in Verduno.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2010 Monvigliero pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of ripe and tart, mostly red and some dark fruit: wild forest strawberries, mixed brambles, Morello cherry, pomegranate, truffle, roses, dried green herbs, licorice, some tar, forest floor and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly savory. I think this is in a really lovely spot and anyone who has multiples should try one during this phase of its evolution. That being said, this has a long life ahead. Drink now with patience through 2050+
Believe it or not, Fratelli Alessandria was the very first to commercially offer a single expression of Monvigliero (1978); three years before Comm. G.B. Burlotto. That being said, both have played a role in defining the style of this, most famous MGA in Verduno.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2010 Monvigliero pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of ripe and tart, mostly red and some dark fruit: wild forest strawberries, mixed brambles, Morello cherry, pomegranate, truffle, roses, dried green herbs, licorice, some tar, forest floor and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly savory. I think this is in a really lovely spot and anyone who has multiples should try one during this phase of its evolution. That being said, this has a long life ahead. Drink now with patience through 2050+
Incredibly smooth and highly perfumed modern barolo. Drinks beautifully now, the Nebbiolo character comes true in the after burn. Will be interesting how this develops over the next 10 years. Incredibly fine tannins.
Incredibly smooth and highly perfumed modern barolo. Drinks beautifully now, the Nebbiolo character comes true in the after burn. Will be interesting how this develops over the next 10 years. Incredibly fine tannins.
Mar 1st, 2024
Vintage 2019 | perfumed smell, clearly impressions of a stable smell, very earthy taste. Good Barolo but not my taste.
Vintage 2019 | perfumed smell, clearly impressions of a stable smell, very earthy taste. Good Barolo but not my taste.
Feb 29th, 2024
The 2014 Barolo Monvigliero has really tightened up after its recent bottling. Today, what comes through is an unusually potent, virile expression of Monvigliero, rather than the more aromatic, perfumed style that is typical of both this site and wine. Readers should expect a brooding, classically austere Barolo that is going to need a number of years to unwind. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2018)
The 2014 Barolo Monvigliero has really tightened up after its recent bottling. Today, what comes through is an unusually potent, virile expression of Monvigliero, rather than the more aromatic, perfumed style that is typical of both this site and wine. Readers should expect a brooding, classically austere Barolo that is going to need a number of years to unwind. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2018)
Feb 1st, 2019Took some time to open up (PnP not the best decision). Was very good initially, but blossomed with air and time into delicious, classic, 9-ur-old Barolo. Delicious, and SO reasonably priced...
Took some time to open up (PnP not the best decision). Was very good initially, but blossomed with air and time into delicious, classic, 9-ur-old Barolo. Delicious, and SO reasonably priced...
Dec 30th, 2017
Floral, sick aroma, super juicy and clean. Balanced and textured. Juicy and long a tiny bit of heat.
Floral, sick aroma, super juicy and clean. Balanced and textured. Juicy and long a tiny bit of heat.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2020
Encore passablement austère, les tanins font sentir leur présence. Le fruit (noir) est présent mais en arrière-plan, ce sont les notes de bitume qui attirent l'attention. C'était ma dernière bouteille de cette cuvée. Je crois que je l'aurais davantage appréciée dans 5 ans. Fort bon tout de même, mais clairement plus intellectuel qu'hédoniste.
Encore passablement austère, les tanins font sentir leur présence. Le fruit (noir) est présent mais en arrière-plan, ce sont les notes de bitume qui attirent l'attention. C'était ma dernière bouteille de cette cuvée. Je crois que je l'aurais davantage appréciée dans 5 ans. Fort bon tout de même, mais clairement plus intellectuel qu'hédoniste.
1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2020
Has the structure and acid, just needs the age
Has the structure and acid, just needs the age
1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2019
Madness you say to drink a 2013 Alessandria Monvigliero so young. Decant got it in good shape & grilled pork shoulder really brought it home. Beautiful bottle of wine on Saturday night in the big town.
Madness you say to drink a 2013 Alessandria Monvigliero so young. Decant got it in good shape & grilled pork shoulder really brought it home. Beautiful bottle of wine on Saturday night in the big town.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2018Perfect drinking window right now! At first lots of red fruits, roses and violets. Open and expressive from the get go. Earthy tones started moving in with spice and black truffle. Full bodied and smooth, perfectly balanced, and lively. 2nd day even better with a hint more of toffee and cigar box.
Perfect drinking window right now! At first lots of red fruits, roses and violets. Open and expressive from the get go. Earthy tones started moving in with spice and black truffle. Full bodied and smooth, perfectly balanced, and lively. 2nd day even better with a hint more of toffee and cigar box.
1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2018