Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere Vintage:2006 Firm reduction renders the nose

Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present

An intensely earthy and expressive nose is complemented by a mix of now fully secondary aromas of smoke

This is a bit firmer than the Combottes with even more evident minerality on the delicious

(88-90)/2012+

Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere Vintage:2006 Firm reduction renders the noseMedium red. Distinctly cooler on the nose than the San Lorenzo di Verduna, offering scents of cherry and musky underbrush. Then sweeter and more concentrated in the mouth, but still with a coolish, savory character to the red fruit and balsamic flavors. Finishes with serious tannins that turn a bit dry with air. Stephen Tanzer