2022 Fratelli Alessandria Barbera Priora

The Fratelli Alessandria 2022 Barbera d`Alba Superiore Priora is a 7,000-bottle release with alcohol recorded at 15%, reflecting the warmth of the vintage across the Langhe hills. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel followed by 15 months in 500-liter tonneaux that are five to six years old. The fruit comes from the Rocche dell’Olmo vineyard in Verduno and the Gramolere site in Monforte d`Alba. From a hot vintage, this Barbera holds to earthy tones, even tarry notes, with a blackish, mid-weight appearance. There are points of softness and ripeness on the palate, but you can always count on Barbera to come through with that balancing freshness. 92 points