Fratelli AlessandriaBarolo 2015

Product code: 12083
£49.90 inc VAT
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barolo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Piedmont
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Barolo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nebbiolo
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Product Notes

Fratelli Alessandria Barolo wine is a sublime classic from Piedmont, Italy, adored for its rich and full-bodied profile. This vintage exhibits a stunning ruby-red hue, while the nose implies sophisticated layers of red cherries, rose petals, and truffles. On the palate, it opens out to a striking balance of acidity and tannins, presenting a harmonious marriage of luscious dark fruits and lingering spice notes. Aged in oak barrels, the Fratelli Alessandria Barolo exemplifies a graceful, complex vintage, offering an indulgent experience for wine enthusiasts who appreciate deep, robust flavours.

Tasting Notes

Iris, rose petal and menthol aromas take shape in the glass. On the taut elegant palate, polished tannins support sour cherry, cranberry and star anise. It's balanced and almost racy, with vibrant acidity. Drink 2019–2026.

About the Winery

Fratelli Alessandria

Located in the heart of the esteemed wine-growing region of Piedmont, Italy, the Fratelli Alessandria winery is a venerated family-run operation that has been producing delectable wines since the early 19th century. Known for their devotion to traditional winemaking methods and meticulous attention to detail, the Alessandria family has solidified their status as one of the most revered wine producers in the region.

Occupying a unique geographical position in Verduno, Piedmont, the vineyard is blessed with an optimal climate and alluvial soil that facilitates the production of high-quality grapes. Crusher and fermentation occur in stainless steel tanks, ensuring the complete preservation of the flavour and aroma of the grapes in every bottle. Their catalogue boasts an impressive selection, including the full-bodied Barolo, the complex Nebbiolo d'Alba, and the rich, fruity Pelaverga, each wine demonstrating the family's commitment to the craft.

One of Fratelli Alessandria's most remarkable features is their single-minded approach towards sustainable farming. They firmly believe that nature’s bounty should be preserved and harnessed empathetically, not exploited and exhausted. To this end, the winery consistently takes meticulous care of the vineyard through thoughtful pruning, yield control and manual harvesting,

The tasting experience at the winery is indeed remarkable. Wine enthusiasts and novices alike can immerse themselves in atmospheric tasting rooms which elegantly reflect the winery’s rich history and tradition. Furthermore, guided tours unveil the intricate production process of the wines and provide a firsthand glimpse into the family’s wine-making legacy.

Time and again, the Alessandria family's unwavering passion and commitment to producing extraordinary wines has made them a noteworthy figure on the global wine stage. With each sip savoured, the unique taste of Fratelli Alessandria wines seems almost to transport one to the rolling hills of Verduno Piedmont—and it is this transcendent experience that sets them apart.

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