2020 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo Di Verduno

Producer: Fratelli Alessandria  
Region: Barolo, Piedmont, Italy  
Varietal: Nebbiolo  
Year: 2020 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"Rich, bold and effusive, the 2017 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno shows the darker side of Nebbiolo from Verduno, as it always does. Black cherry, gravel, licorice, game, spice and cured meats are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop in the glass. Broad and ample, with tons of punch, the 2017 San Lorenzo delivers the goods, and then some." 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"Ripe red fruit with tinges of walnuts and cardamom-like spice. Full-bodied with intense fruit driving through the firm tannin wall and appearing on the other side in a long, fresh finish. This will even out with time and become very fine indeed. Be patient." 

Wine Advocate, 94 Points 

"A release of 5,000 bottles, the 2017 Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno is one of the historic, battle-ready wines from Fratelli Alessandria. It has been made since their first vintage in 1997. Opening to a medium dark garnet color, the San Lorenzo di Verduno offers more substance and richness compared to the other wines in this estate portfolio. It offers quite a bit of textural richness and momentum, and the perfumes of the bouquet are also a little more pronounced as a result. This is a sturdy, rock solid wine to pair with important meat dishes, either stewed or roasted." 

Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points 

"Enveloping and delicious, this has aromas evoking cedar, camphor, pipe tobacco and forest floor. Full-bodied and savory, the palate offers mature Marasca cherry, licorice and a hint of toasted hazelnut alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. You'll also notice the warmth of alcohol on the close." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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