FRATELLI ALESSANDRIA Monvigliero Barolo 2007
FRATELLI ALESSANDRIA Monvigliero Barolo 2007
THE WINERY – FRATELLI ALESSANDRIA
The house of Barolo
Fratelli Alessandria produce wines from their own grapes only, and has kept the family-run management. They have a direct and personal relationship with each vineyards and each cask a sort of invisible thread that they wish will reach and move consumers as well.
“A great wine comes from a great vineyard”: this has always been Gian Battista’s firm belief. He is the one who takes care of the vineyards. In the winery they aim at preserving and quality and potential. This work is done by his brother Alessandro and by his son Vittore.
BAROLO MONVIGLIERO
Monvigliero hill is known as the most prestigious single vineyard in Verduno town and is definitely one of the most symbolic of Barolo country.
Our vineyard has over 30 years of age, at an altitude of about 320 meters and faces south. The wine from Monvigliero is austere and complex.
- Vineyards: Vines of average age of 35 years in the cru Monvigliero, rooted on a calcareous and quite slimy soil
- Vinification: In steel tanks for 20-25 days
- Aging: 36 months in oak barrels, 2 months in steel tabks and at least 6 in the bottle
- Philosophy of production: Indigenous yeasts, Independent Winegrowners
Tasting notes
- Colour: Bright garnet red
- Scent: Hints of black cherries, dried leaves, leather, cocoa and liquorice
- Taste: Structured and vigorous, with rich tannins and very persistent
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