Barolo is already a special, small place that we love. But it’s the teeny-tiny, northernmost town of Verduno that has our undivided attention. The area only produces 5% of Barolo’s wines but–what it does make–is categorically worth tracking down.

One of the top growers here is FRATELLI ALESSANDRIA, whose Barolo from the lauded ‘19 vintage just landed.

Photo via @fratellialessandria

Although they’ve been producing wine since 1830, it's the 7th generation brothers (Gian Battista and Alessandro) who’ve elevated their family property onto the world stage.

Organically farming some of the most prized vineyards of Verduno (yes - Monvigliero!) and with a traditional hand in cellar (native fermentations, long aging in big barrel), these are some of our favorite Nebbiolo-based wines from anywhere.

Details on each '19 cuvée below - all of which are available in magnum!

Village Barolo

Barolo del Comune di Verduno 2019

The Barolo “normale” since 1880! Named ‘comune di Verduno’ name as it's comprised of all the Verduno crus: Pisapola, Campasso, Riva Rocca , Boscatto, Rocche dell’Olmo. →

Single Vineyard Cru Baroli

Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno 2019

Defined by a mixture of local soils are called “marne di Sant’Agata” (a mix of sand and clay) with a high proportion of limestone, which is unique to Verduno. The result is a dark fruited, powerfully structured Barolo. →

Barolo Gramolere 2019

Located in Monforte d’Alba, this is the one Alessandria Barolo from outside of Verduno. It sits at a high altitude, in Arenarie di Diano D’Alba soils (i.e. "high in sand") which results in the most translucent, pure fruited Barolo in the lineup. →

Barolo Monvigliero 2019

Barolo doesn’t have a ‘Grand Cru’ system like Burgundy. But if it did, Monvigliero would undoubtedly be classified as such. The vineyard is limestone-rich (rare here) and it's the only fully south-facing vineyard in Verduno – producing some of the most profound Barolo around. →

More '19 Barolo We ♡

BROVIA

G.D. VAJRA

TREDIBERRI

GIULIA NEGRI