Jay Kline

9.3

Believe it or not, Fratelli Alessandria was the very first to commercially offer a single expression of Monvigliero (1978); three years before Comm. G.B. Burlotto. That being said, both have played a role in defining the style of this, most famous MGA in Verduno.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2010 Monvigliero pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of ripe and tart, mostly red and some dark fruit: wild forest strawberries, mixed brambles, Morello cherry, pomegranate, truffle, roses, dried green herbs, licorice, some tar, forest floor and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly savory. I think this is in a really lovely spot and anyone who has multiples should try one during this phase of its evolution. That being said, this has a long life ahead. Drink now with patience through 2050+ — 15 days ago

Jody Wycech

9.0

Definitely needed to let this wine breathe. First sips were shockingly acidic but it really smoothed out after an hour. Nose is very earthy, it smells like a garden with raspberry, mint, and maybe a skunk that sprayed in the distance. Very dry, nicely balanced. Leather and blackberry predominate. Went well with pasta and meatballs of course. Would love to have again. — 2 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

romo

8.9

Called Dolcetto. New Alessandria cuvee for me. Hot pink rim and strawberry sour candy. Unserious bistro wine. — 3 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

I sold Barolos and Barbarescos from this winery with the first importer I worked for back in the early 80s. It’s been in the decanter about an hour, and though the lightish color shows maturity, some fruit is emerging g to join with the intense mahogany furniture/old library scents. Incense too, along with faded rose petals. Very classic. In the mouth, it’s powerful and somewhat austere. Not a fruity wine. Still a fair amount of tannin present. The austerity and power will pair nicely with the braised oxtails (coda alla vaccinara) that are almost ready. — 9 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: closed. As it opens wild mint and menthol. Elegant herbals.

Palate: lovely pink roses. Sweet cherries. Elegant. Lean. Geeky. Juicy. Menthol. — a month ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Aperativo — 2 months ago

Mike Miller

9.5

White flowers, honeysuckle, and is delicious. Minerals on the finish. — a day ago

with Anne

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Grupo caceria argentina — 23 days ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Medium ruby in color; violets, blackberries, and bellpepper on the nose; medium plus acidity; high tannins; tastes like plums, berries, tabacco, and ash with a long finish. — 3 months ago

with Nellie

Chris MacLean

9.0

Almost as good as the 2021 — 3 months ago

with Sarah