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Bottle of Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo 2021-Red Wine-Flatiron SF

Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo 2021

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Gianfranco Alessandria
$38.99
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What is this wine?
Gianfranco Alessandria is a respected family estate in Monforte d’Alba, known for soulful, traditionally made Barolo. The estate farms sustainably and focuses on expressing the depth and structure of Monforte’s Nebbiolo. Their Barolo Classico blends fruit from several vineyards, including San Giovanni, Gramolere, and Riva Rocca, highlighting the commune’s hallmark power and precision. The 2021 vintage is shaping up to be excellent—classical in style, with concentration, freshness, and age-worthy balance.

Why get this wine?
This bottling offers a true taste of Monforte Barolo from one of the area’s most reliable producers. Alessandria’s wines have a devoted following for their clarity and terroir expression, but they remain well-priced compared to many neighboring estates. The 2021 is a collector’s vintage, making this an outstanding entry point into serious Barolo with long-term potential.

What does this wine taste like?
Aromas of red cherry, rose, and licorice layered with tobacco, spice, and mineral notes. Medium to full-bodied, with firm tannins, lively acidity, and a long, savory finish. Structured yet elegant.

When should you drink this wine?
Best from 2026–2040. Decant for 1–2 hours if drinking in the near term. Ideal with braised beef, game, or truffle pasta.

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Gianfranco Alessandria (not to be confused with the Alessandrias of Verduno) is a tiny producer working entirely within San Giovanni, one of the hamlets of Monforte. He produces less than two hectares worth of Nebbiolo, so it is actually remarkable that any of his Barolo makes it to the United States.
The wines are elegant, not super-structured blockbusters. They are raised in French oak, but the barrels are almost all used, so they do not provide oaky flavors but merely soften and round out the tannins. The wines end up beautifully smooth, silky and harmonious. They also end up tasting of La Morra, with its intense flavors of cherries and a hint of bittersweet chocolate mint.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Aromatic , Earthy , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied