Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere Vintage:2006 (88-90)/2012+

(88-90)/2012+

Once again there is just enough wood to point out along with hints of menthol

The 2008s spent their first year in equal parts cask and barrique

Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present

An airy red pinot fruit nose nuanced by a lovely mix of game

Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere Vintage:2006 (88-90)/2012+Medium red. Distinctly cooler on the nose than the San Lorenzo di Verduna, offering scents of cherry and musky underbrush. Then sweeter and more concentrated in the mouth, but still with a coolish, savory character to the red fruit and balsamic flavors. Finishes with serious tannins that turn a bit dry with air. Stephen Tanzer