Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo, Monvigliero 2017

The 2017 Barolo Monvigliero marries the raciness of the year with the floral lift and elegance of this great Verduno site. More than anything, the 2017 is a Barolo of pure and total sensuality. Even so, there is more than enough tannin to allow the 2017 to drink well for many years to come. It is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. The rich, substantial finish is a thing of real beauty.

The last of the four vintages in this vertical tasting, the 2017 Barolo Monvigliero displays the most ripeness and evolution of the four wines as it opens in the glass, but given some time it becomes more pure and focused, with notes of dark berries, cedar, dried flowers, and incense. It has a bit more grip on the finish as well, but it has a refined hand in the vintage. Drink 2024-2032.