this wine reflects the rugged terroir and meticulous care of Vignobles Levet
a Civil War-era conductor said to have run a still out of his own train car
The vines grow in alluvial soils with gravelly loam
and quiet confidence
that tucked-in slice of vineyard that brings a little extra depth and wild spice to all that Charmes silk
Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo San Lorenzo di Verduno, 2020 reasonable_cellar_2022 this wine reflects the ruggedFratelli Alessandria has long been a benchmark for Verduno, a Barolo village known for its lighter, more perfumed style. San Lorenzo di Verduno is one of their top crus, a site with sandy, limestone rich soils that give the wine its signature lift and grace. The 2020 vintage is vibrant and expressive, balancing structure with a sense of refinement. Wild strawberry, red cherry, and blood orange lead, followed by layers of dried rose petals, licorice,