Based in the La Morra hamlet of Santa Maria, atop the cru of “Roggeri”—the source of this wine—the estate was founded in 1958 when namesake Crissante Alessandria began bottling some of his own wines from vines that had been in his family for generations. The family-run property remains small and focused, totaling about six hectares today—all within the La Morra subzone of Barolo. Eighth-generation vignaiolo Alberto Alessandria joined the family business in 2007, and since then the family has made significant investments in both the winery and vineyards (including converting to organic viticulture) to increase their profile.

After maturing two years in Slavonian oak botti and seven more in bottle, this is a 2013 Barolo that can be thoroughly enjoyed now after 60 minutes in a decanter. Still, I’d probably advise longer and wouldn’t hesitate to age this for 10-15 more years. If you enjoy wines that show off the finesse of Nebbiolo from Barolo, this is one of the more elegant, “Burgundian” examples around.