and a whisper of cocoa
The wine is fresh and precise
Charmes-Chambertin is the most seductive of Gevrey's grand crus
Think of it as a razor-sharp
Drinking beautifully right now
Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno, 2020 reasonable cellar 2024 and a whisper of cocoaFratelli Alessandria has long been a benchmark for Verduno, a Barolo village known for its lighter, more perfumed style. San Lorenzo di Verduno is one of their top crus, a site with sandy, limestone rich soils that give the wine its signature lift and grace. The 2020 vintage is vibrant and expressive, balancing structure with a sense of refinement. Wild strawberry, red cherry, and blood orange lead, followed by layers of dried rose petals, licorice,