Fratelli Alessandria 'Comune di Verduno' Barolo DOCG, 2022

*This is our Annual Barolo Direct Import Offer*

The ultra-classic expression of Verduno capturing the floral finesse, spice, freshness and distinctive lift that have become signatures of the village. The fruit comes from five vineyard sites across Verduno: Riva Rocca, Rocche dell'Olmo, Campasso, Pisapola and Boscato, with total production of just 16,000 bottles.

The bouquet is expressive offering violet, peppery exotic flowers, redcurrant and dried boysenberry, followed by subtle notes of lavender and rosemary. On the palate, the wine is streamlined and linear, with a delightful and racy freshness, a graceful intensity that favors elegance and balance over sheer power. The 2022 vintage tends toward a more classically proportioned style, making this particularly appealing for those who value aromatic complexity, freshness and the unmistakable personality of Verduno.

This is the cellar-stuffer, the bottle to have on hand when you want to open something genuinely special and thoroughly delicious. If you are going to put some Barolo into the cellar to open and pour with a beautiful steak, on a special evening, or simply at the end of a long week, this is it. Fratelli Alessandria's old-vine wines have a unique ability to thrive in dry vintages, marrying concentration of fruit with elegance, freshness and effortless drinkability.

The estate's track record is compelling, to say the least. This is the very first Barolo our humble Shop purchased to offer in our first 'Barolo DI' so many years ago. At a tasting with winemaker Vittore Alessandria, alongside fabulous older wines reaching back into the 1990s, a 2006 Barolo del Comune di Verduno proved to be the showstopper for many of us, demonstrating just how beautifully this seemingly more survey/modest bottling can age.

The 2022 is lovely and satisfying now, yet offers distinct potential for the cellar. With the opportunity to enjoy it as soon as this holiday season while also enjoying development for years to come, this is exactly the kind of old favorite worth buying for both the cellar and the table.

This discreet collection of twelve wines includes automatic discounts applied at checkout and zoned flat rate shipping upon arrival. These wines are on-order to our Shops and inbound, expected for available pickup/delivery/shipping by about Thanksgiving. Order and save today; our Staff will reach you directly when your Order is prepared.

10% Discount for Any 3+ Bottles

15% Discount for Any 6+ Bottles

20% Discount for Any 12+ Bottles

(This wine is Vintage 2022, not yet arrived; the photograph here is of a previously released Vintage.)

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