Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere, 2011 gift-card-custom-template planted by Teobaldo Cappellano

planted by Teobaldo Cappellano

peppery expression of a rare variety from one of its finest stewards

it’s distilled with care for clarity and balance

extracting color and fruit while building structure

Francia—formerly known as Cascina Francia—is Giacomo Conterno’s flagship vineyard

Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Gramolere, 2011 gift-card-custom-template planted by Teobaldo CappellanoAlessandria's Gramolere from Monforte d'Alba, in a 2011 vintage that turned out ripe, fruity and approachable, so this one drinks more openly than the firmer 2010. This is the estate's secret weapon, a cru that brings Monforte backbone to a producer better known for the satin elegance of Verduno. Fratelli Alessandria works traditionally, with transparency to site and no heavy hand. At well over a decade old the fruit has mellowed into a savory, mature