Description
“Fratelli Alessandria is one of Piedmont’s under-the-radar jewels,” Antonio Galloni.
An historic Verduno estate that dates back as far as the 8th century. A true family affair Vittore Alessandria, his mother Flavia, father Gian Battista & uncle Ale have been working hard in recent years to give more precision to their charming wines: more leaves, fewer treatments in the vineyards, along with the investment into a battery of Swiss coopered Slavonian oak botti have all helped to give increased focus to the wines. Made in a traditional and non-interventionist way, the wines are fermented gently and slowly before elevage in large oak cask for three years. These are some of the aromatic, elegant and charming Barolos you’ll find.’
Winery notes: “Prinsiòt”, a Piedmontese dialect noun that means little princes, the historical nickname given to our family by the inhabitants of Verduno. This Nebbiolo, takes origin in the vineyards “Sotto Orti” , “Campasso” and “Neirane” in Verduno, is characterized by good structure and elegance. A younger brother of Barolo, the Langhe Nebbiolo is an important red wine with a nice structure and complexity. Elegant and balanced, the typical flowery notes of wild rose and violet.
92+ points, Monica Larner, RobertParker.com “This is a handy and versatile wine to drink on an open patio or porch under the stars. The Fratelli Alessandria 2018 Langhe Nebbiolo Prinsiòt is silky, smooth and very delicate. It’s almost fragile I’d say. Wild berry and sour cherry aromas intermingle with lilac, violet and rose hip. The entire choreography here is graceful and detail-oriented. With only 9,000 bottles released, at this reasonable price, I’d recommend buying this beautiful wine by the case, not by the bottle. Drink: 2020-2024”
91 points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front “Fragrant, strawberries, and a dusting of pepper. Light to medium-bodied, crisp red fruits and spice, fine dusty tannin and freshness, lots of charm, and a cool finish of good length. Thoroughly charming.”
RRP $67
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