2017 Barolo – Fratelli Alessandria
Fratelli Alessandria’s 2017 Barolo is a classically framed expression from one of the Langhe’s respected family producers. The 2017 vintage in Barolo was marked by balance: warm days that brought ripeness and silkier tannins, tempered by cool nights that preserved freshness and aromatic lift. The result is a Barolo with clarity of fruit, fine structure and an elegant line rather than sheer power.
On the nose, red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry compote mingle with hints of dried rose petal, anise and subtle forest floor, carrying a perfume that feels refined and inviting. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with ripe red fruit beautifully framed by bright acidity and fine, dusty tannins that give direction without dominance. Savoury undertones of leather, tobacco leaf and a whisper of liquorice add complexity, while the finish is long, poised and gently spiced.
This is Barolo that speaks of elegance and terroir — expressive now with aeration, but structured for rewarding cellaring over the next decade.
Corked Points: 94/100
