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gianfranco alessandria's flagship wine, the 2016 barolo san giovanni sees fruit from a cru in monforte d'alba that is celebrated for structure and power. this is the biggest barolo in the family portfolio. of the various 2016 baroli i tasted for this report, the wines from monforte d'alba are among the most closed and tight at this early stage. that observation gives me confidence in this wine's aging future. the fruit is nervous and brimming with energy that will become softer over time. at this young stage, you taste tart berry flavors with tar, smoke and cola. i double decanted my sample and went for a second taste about four hours later before writing this review. the oak spice and smoke come into view a bit later as the wine takes on air. some 5,000 bottles were released at the beginning of this year.
Country
Italy
Zone
Piemonte
Appelation
Barolo
Producer
Gianfranco alessandria
Colour
Red wine
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Grape variety
Nebbiolo
Volume
75 cl
Degree
13
Agriculture
Conventional agriculture
Parker
95+
Note vinous
92
Vintage
2016
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