The Story
An exceptionally elegant Barolo from the famed Monvigliero cru in Verduno, this wine opens with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, rose petals, cinnamon, and crushed stone. The palate is refined and vibrant, offering bright red fruit, floral lift, and savory herbs supported by lively acidity and fine, precise tannins. Balanced and expressive, it shows remarkable finesse and tension, finishing long with mineral complexity and lingering spice.
Food Pairing: Veal osso buco, truffle risotto, roasted game birds, mushroom dishes, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.
96 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Crushed wild strawberries, raspberries, and elegant floral notes captivate the senses. Tart red cherries and cranberries dance on the palate, accompanied by a delicate herbaceous touch. This pretty Barolo showcases the beauty of Nebbiolo with its vibrant acidity and refined tannins. A transformative wine with a balance so perfect, it would score 10s in the Olympics. Drink now - 2045.
95 Points - Wine Spectator
A touch of spices mellows the profile of this red, lending accents to the core of cherry, strawberry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors. Beautifully balanced, with finesse and an expansive finish. Stylish and elegant. Best from 2028 through 2045.
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Only a handful of producers have access to this very exciting MGA in Verduno. The Fratelli Alessandria 2020 Barolo Monvigliero shows added complexity with a note of cola or balsam herb that lifts above wild berry and cassis. There are floral notes in this warm vintage, but they lean into pressed violet and dry rose instead of fresh flowers. This expression has extra concentration and even a hint of stemmy bitter fruit that should iron out with time.
93 Points - James Suckling
This has a fragrant, inviting nose with chocolate cherry, dried orange peel, hints of sandalwood and crushed stones. Medium-bodied and so tense and vibrant on the palate with vivid acidity. Tight and dusty, but already delicious. Better after 2027.
Description
An exceptionally elegant Barolo from the famed Monvigliero cru in Verduno, this wine opens with aromas of wild strawberry, red cherry, rose petals, cinnamon, and crushed stone. The palate is refined and vibrant, offering bright red fruit, floral lift, and savory herbs supported by lively acidity and fine, precise tannins. Balanced and expressive, it shows remarkable finesse and tension, finishing long with mineral complexity and lingering spice.
Food Pairing: Veal osso buco, truffle risotto, roasted game birds, mushroom dishes, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.
96 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Crushed wild strawberries, raspberries, and elegant floral notes captivate the senses. Tart red cherries and cranberries dance on the palate, accompanied by a delicate herbaceous touch. This pretty Barolo showcases the beauty of Nebbiolo with its vibrant acidity and refined tannins. A transformative wine with a balance so perfect, it would score 10s in the Olympics. Drink now - 2045.
95 Points - Wine Spectator
A touch of spices mellows the profile of this red, lending accents to the core of cherry, strawberry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors. Beautifully balanced, with finesse and an expansive finish. Stylish and elegant. Best from 2028 through 2045.
94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Only a handful of producers have access to this very exciting MGA in Verduno. The Fratelli Alessandria 2020 Barolo Monvigliero shows added complexity with a note of cola or balsam herb that lifts above wild berry and cassis. There are floral notes in this warm vintage, but they lean into pressed violet and dry rose instead of fresh flowers. This expression has extra concentration and even a hint of stemmy bitter fruit that should iron out with time.
93 Points - James Suckling
This has a fragrant, inviting nose with chocolate cherry, dried orange peel, hints of sandalwood and crushed stones. Medium-bodied and so tense and vibrant on the palate with vivid acidity. Tight and dusty, but already delicious. Better after 2027.
