2019 Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno – Fratelli Alessandria
Barolo Comm. Dell Verduno from Fratelli Alessandria is one of the most refined expressions of the Verduno cru — a site that often yields wines of silkiness, floral lift and vibrant structure. The 2019 vintage, widely regarded as one of the more classically balanced years in recent Piedmont history, brought ripe fruit and refined phenolics without excessive weight, resulting in a Barolo that feels poised and elegant rather than massive.
On the nose, the wine greets you with fresh red cherry, wild raspberry and cranberry, threaded with aromas of rose petal, balsamic herb and a hint of aromatic spice. There’s a perfume-like clarity here that feels lifted and vibrant. The palate is medium- to full-bodied but finely knit, with juicy red fruit framed by lively acidity and silky, powdery tannins that give shape without dryness. Mineral undertones and savoury nuances — licorice, tar and a whisper of forest floor — emerge toward a long, seamless finish where fruit and earth persist in harmony.
This is Barolo that combines finesse with structure — expressive now with gentle airing, yet built for rewarding ageing over the next decade.
Corked Points: 95/100
