Barolo Gramolere 2018 94VM/94WA
Fratelli Alessandria
$77.99

The cru of Gramolere, located in Monforte d’Alba, is Fratelli Alessandria’s lone plot outside of Verduno. They own 2ha here.  Gramolere extends along the hillside from 470 to 370 meters above sea level. Exposure is south/south-westerly.  It has always enjoyed an excellent reputation among the local farmers, not only because of its exposure but also due to the nature of the soils, the older Arenarie di Diano D’Alba soils which are high in sand.

94 pts Wine Advocate
"With fruit from Monforte d'Alba, the 2018 Barolo Gramolere is linear and tight with etched aromas of crisp forest berry, iron ore, blood orange, blue violet and crushed stone. The wine is bright and expressive with time in the glass, but it takes a while to open fully. The tannins are firm but integrated. It should be interesting to retaste this Barolo after the 10-year mark. Drink: 2024-2040. (Aug 2022)" - Monica Larner

94 pts Vinous Media (Galloni)
The 2018 Barolo Gramolere is another gorgeous wine from Alessandria. It has the same translucent character I saw from barrel. The tannins remain a bit edgy, perhaps because of what appears to be a bit less fruit depth. Savory, floral and mineral notes abound in this mid-weight, classically built Barolo from Fratelli Alessandria.