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Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo DOCG 2021
BOTTLE:
$100.00
In stock
SKU
98338
HALF-DOZEN: $570.00 or $95.00 each
DOZEN: $1,080.00 or $90.00 each
DOZEN: $1,080.00 or $90.00 each
The Gianfranco Alessandria 2021 Barolo shows terrific balance with dark fruit, crushed flowers, licorice and cinnamon sweetness from oak aging. The wine matures in 225-liter French barrel, with 20% new wood. From this vantage point, while the wine is so young, you can already see how it will come together with bottle age thanks to silky tannins and crunchy fruit. However, the alcohol content is high at 15%. This is a production of 15,000 bottles plus some magnums. (94) MONICA LARNER, The Wine Advocate
The 2021 Barolo is a bold, punchy wine. Red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2021 a distinctive upper register. Sweet red cherry fruit, chalk and white pepper are all nicely delineated. Bright acids and pointed, vibrant tannins are a touch prominent this year. Floral notes lift the finish. ANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous
Pouring a bright red color, the 2021 Barolo is forward on the nose with cedar and sawdust before opening to more pure notes of redcurrants, orange zest, smoky spices, and fresh rosy perfume. The palate is compact and medium-bodied with a taut structure, angular and dusty tannins, and an even spine of acidity, its oakier aromas lasting on the back palate. I think the oak notes will start to integrate with another 6-12 months, and it has the structure to drink well over the next 7-8 years. It has an attractive personality overall. AUDREY FICK, JebDunnuck.com.au
The 2021 Barolo is a bold, punchy wine. Red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper give the 2021 a distinctive upper register. Sweet red cherry fruit, chalk and white pepper are all nicely delineated. Bright acids and pointed, vibrant tannins are a touch prominent this year. Floral notes lift the finish. ANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous
Pouring a bright red color, the 2021 Barolo is forward on the nose with cedar and sawdust before opening to more pure notes of redcurrants, orange zest, smoky spices, and fresh rosy perfume. The palate is compact and medium-bodied with a taut structure, angular and dusty tannins, and an even spine of acidity, its oakier aromas lasting on the back palate. I think the oak notes will start to integrate with another 6-12 months, and it has the structure to drink well over the next 7-8 years. It has an attractive personality overall. AUDREY FICK, JebDunnuck.com.au