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Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo San Giovanni DOCG 2021
BOTTLE:
$145.00
In stock
SKU
98339
HALF-DOZEN: $826.50 or $137.75 each
DOZEN: $1,566.00 or $130.50 each
DOZEN: $1,566.00 or $130.50 each
In the bottle with the black label, the Gianfranco Alessandria 2021 Barolo San Giovanni delivers depth and intensity with carefully etched aromas of blackcurrant, black licorice, rose hip tea and toasted spice. This wine executes an especially smooth glide over the palate thanks to its finely polished tannins. The power is fueled by a high 15% alcohol content. Production is 5,000 bottles plus magnums. (96) MONICA LARNER, The Wine Advocate
The 2021 Barolo San Giovanni emerges from older vines on the estate. There's a bit more textural richness than in the straight Barolo, but at this stage, the differences between the two wines are not so evident. Dark red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice and mocha open gradually. The San Giovanni feels a bit more affected by bottling but also shows plenty of substance. (94) ANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous
The 2021 Barolo San Giovanni boasts a deeper ruby color and offers more dark fruit and a deeper floral perfume on the nose with notes of violets, sage, black raspberries, and polished cedar. The palate is pure, well-detailed, ripe, and resonant with a medium-bodied frame, ripe tannins, seamless fresh acidity, and a good deal of balanced length through the finish. I’m impressed with this offering, which is a pleasure to taste now, although I imagine it will continue to improve over the coming 10-12 years. (94) AUDREY FICK, JebDunnuck.com.au
The 2021 Barolo San Giovanni emerges from older vines on the estate. There's a bit more textural richness than in the straight Barolo, but at this stage, the differences between the two wines are not so evident. Dark red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice and mocha open gradually. The San Giovanni feels a bit more affected by bottling but also shows plenty of substance. (94) ANTONIO GALLONI, Vinous
The 2021 Barolo San Giovanni boasts a deeper ruby color and offers more dark fruit and a deeper floral perfume on the nose with notes of violets, sage, black raspberries, and polished cedar. The palate is pure, well-detailed, ripe, and resonant with a medium-bodied frame, ripe tannins, seamless fresh acidity, and a good deal of balanced length through the finish. I’m impressed with this offering, which is a pleasure to taste now, although I imagine it will continue to improve over the coming 10-12 years. (94) AUDREY FICK, JebDunnuck.com.au