Aromas of underbrush, dog rose, forest berry and new leather form the nose on the full-bodied 2020 Gramolere from Fratelli Alessandria along with a whiff of toasted nut. On the palate, taut, fine-grained tannins accompany juicy Bing cherry, strawberry compote, licorice and nutmeg before closing on a hint of hazelnut. Tightly woven, velvety tannins provide support.

From vines planted in sandier soils in Monforte D'Alba at an elevation of 400 meters, the 2020 Barolo Gramolere is a bright ruby color and offers deeper aromatics in its generous notes of candied raspberries, ripe, sweet fresh herbs, candied flowers, and sappy, mossy earth. On the palate, it’s tight and tension-packed, with a bright, citrus-driven, pithy texture, hints of mint and balsamic, and a clean, tea leaf-noted finish. Drink 2026-2040. (AF)