Gianfranco Alessandria, Barolo docg San Giovanni 2015

Einladender, charmanter Barolo mit der Intensität eines Nebbiolo aus Monforte, aber auch mit der Finesse und Eleganz eines Pinot Noir.  Zwetschge, dunkle Beeren, Schokolade, Tabacco und Gewürze. Das Holz ist noch spürbar aber nicht stören. Die Säure ist angenehm angebunden. Der Wein macht schon jetzt Spaß!

"The 2015 Barolo San Giovanni is darker and richer than the straight Barolo, but as is so often the case, the differences between the two wines are more stylistic than truly qualitative. Dark cherry, mocha, spice and balsamic notes are framed by a kiss of new French oak. A good bit of mid-palate density and creaminess gives the San Giovanni much of its immediacy." Antonio Galloni

"The 2015 Barolo San Giovanni is a deep and penetrating expression with a tight and nervous streak of dark fruit that will require more bottle aging before it starts to unwind. In fact, I found many of the wines from Monforte d'Alba to be longer-term wines in this vintage compared to the other villages of the Barolo appellation. Smoke, tar and licorice lift gently from the glass. I would recommend waiting at least five more years before opening this bottle. Some 4,500 bottles were made." Monica Larner - Robert Parker