Monvigliero is universally recognized as the Grand Cru of Verduno and one of the most iconic single-vineyard sites in the entire Barolo zone. Forming a south-facing natural amphitheater with high-altitude chalky white soils, Monvigliero produces Barolos of legendary finesse, silky tannic integration, and an unmistakable aromatic signature of white pepper and dried flowers.

Fratelli Alessandria's 2022 "Monvigliero" is a tour de force. Naturally farmed from old vines, the fruit underwent traditional long maceration and spent 30 months resting in large Slavonian oak casks. The result is an ethereal, complex wine bursting with wild strawberry, white pepper, dried roses, eucalyptus, and crushed limestone. Its tannins are exceptionally refined, delivering power through weightless elegance.

Critical Acclaim:

95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:

"A uniform medium red garnet hue, the 2022 Barolo Monvigliero is lifted and elegant, offering aromas of fresh mint, preserved cranberries, bright spice, and earthy minerality. Medium-bodied, it remains focused and vibrant with refreshing energy and an even, balanced finish. The wine has lovely tension and finesse, capturing the more delicate character typical of Monvigliero. Drink 2026-2036."

94 Points, Wine Advocate:

" ... similarly finely knit and lean in consistency with aromas of dried currant, pressed violet and the peppery spice that is so often associated with Verduno. Fermented with about one month of skin contact and aged for three years in large Slavonian and French oak casks, the wine emphasizes transparency over extraction. It is silky and slender in texture, favoring elegance over power with only lightly etched tannins that never dominate the finish. Fratelli Alessandria was the first estate to bottle Monvigliero under its own label, beginning with the 1978 vintage, and production today totals 6,000 bottles."

Why You'll Love It

• Sourced from Monvigliero, widely considered the premier cru site of Verduno.
• Famous for its unique, intoxicating aromatics of white pepper, roses, and red berries.
• Delivers profound structural length and depth without any heavy, aggressive tannic weight.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature between 60°F and 63°F.
• We recommend a 1.5-hour decant to allow its complex bouquet to fully blossom.
• Pour into burgundy stems to give its expansive perfume plenty of surface area.
• Pair with tajarin pasta with fresh white truffles, slow-braised veal, or roasted quail.