96-Pt Verduno Barolo Benchmark
2018 Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno
Kerin O'Keefe tasted this blind for Wine Enthusiast and gave it 96 points, the same score she once gave the estate's flagship Monvigliero cru. For a village blend, that's an unexpected (and unusual) result. Crafted in the northernmost Barolo township of Verduno, the 'Barolo del Comune di Verduno' from Fratelli Alessandria highlights the refined, aromatic hallmark that has made this village legendary among Nebbiolo connoisseurs. Operating from a historic estate dating back to 1860, the Alessandr…
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Five Verduno estate vineyards
Historic 1860 Barolo house
Wine Enthusiast: 96
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Fragrant and floral on the nose, releasing red cherry, wild rose petals, and pine forest before drifting into white pepper, star anise, and crushed stone.
Palate
Polished and energetic on the entry. Ripe raspberry and red plum mingle with fine, velvety tannins and bright natural acidity, leading to a lingering, spice-accented finish.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Lifted
60/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
60.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
100% Nebbiolo
ABV
14.5%
Serving
55–60°F
Window
2025–2070
In Detail
A multi-plot Nebbiolo blend from five historic Verduno vineyards, including Pisapola and Campasso
Kerin O'Keefe tasted this blind for Wine Enthusiast and gave it 96 points, the same score she once gave the estate's flagship Monvigliero cru. For a village blend, that's an unexpected (and unusual) result.
Crafted in the northernmost Barolo township of Verduno, the 'Barolo del Comune di Verduno' from Fratelli Alessandria highlights the refined, aromatic hallmark that has made this village legendary among Nebbiolo connoisseurs. Operating from a historic estate dating back to 1860, the Alessandria family combines deep village roots with meticulous organic farming.
This bottling revives the classic traditional practice of assembling fruit from across multiple top estate sites. Sourced from five distinct vineyards—Pisapola, Campasso, Riva Rocca, Boscatto, and Rocche dell'Olmo—the wine captures the full diversity of Verduno's calcareous limestone soils, balancing high-toned floral aromatics with vibrant fruit purity.
Following a 30-day skin maceration and three years of patient maturation in large Slavonian and French oak casks, the standout 2018 vintage shines with exceptional clarity. Earning 96 points from Wine Enthusiast, this expressive Barolo offers immediate charm alongside a decade or more of cellar potential.
