despite its challenging spring conditions
a style his grandfather pioneered by being the first in Ambonnay to plant Chardonnay
and is now turning out her best wines yet under her solo project
operating from Erik's Roslyn garage since 2017
produces wines with a sense of place that is both captivating and complex
Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo Monvigliero, 2006 needs description despite its challenging spring conditionsVerduno's legendary Monvigliero hillside made its name through Burlotto, but Fratelli Alessandria is the village's other great reference, and their take on this south facing grand cru in all but name is all clarity, perfume, and poise. This is a fully mature 2006, a classic, powerfully structured Barolo vintage now at twenty years old, its once firm tannins softened and integrated while the wine holds its backbone. Aged the traditional way in large