Fratelli Alessandria 'San Lorenzo di Verduno' Barolo DOCG, 2021 artichoke with elevated levels of acidity

with elevated levels of acidity

Made from 97 year old Syrah vines from the Prince of Syrah

Bursting with classic citrus with additions of cantaloupe and apricot

oatmeal cookies

that only promise to get richer over time

Fratelli Alessandria 'San Lorenzo di Verduno' Barolo DOCG, 2021 artichoke with elevated levels of acidityThis is my favorite wine from this producer, my friend Vittore. This is not the richest, nor the flashiest, nor the darkest, nor the most tannic but, to me, this wine is just about perfect every year. You should treat yourself. The San Lorenzo vineyard lies in Verduno, adjacent to the celebrated Monvigliero cru, sharing a southern exposure but positioned at a slightly lower elevation with gentler slopes. The soils are predominately limestone and silt,