2014 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
Verduno, Piedmont & the northwest, Italy, ITALY
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Nebbiolo
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
14.5%
Classification
Piemonte crus
Score
94 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, August 2018
93 points, Monica Larner, robertparker.com, August 2018
92 points, Kerin O’Keefe, kerinokeefe.com, July 2018
Media Reviews
Antonio Galloni
The 2014 Barolo Monvigliero has really tightened up after its recent bottling. Today, what comes through is an unusually potent, virile expression of Monvigliero, rather than the more aromatic, perfumed style that is typical of both this site and wine. Readers should expect a brooding, classically austere Barolo that is going to need a number of years to unwind. 94 points
Monica Larner
The 2014 Barolo Monvigliero is the top-shelf expression from this storied estate in Verduno. This is a compact and firm red wine with a delicate delivery of aromas. It starts off with red currant, spice, mild tobacco and powdered licorice. There are pretty floral tones of rose hip and lavender that are characteristic of this celebrated vineyard cru. Only 6,000 bottles were made. 93 points
Kerin O’Keefe
Rose, perfumed berry, exotic spice and new leather aromas are at the forefront on this elegantly structured red. On the palate, polished, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity offset juicy Marasca cherry, crushed raspberry and baking spice. Drink 2021–2028. 92 points