CRITIC REVIEWS
Antonio Galloni
The 2020 Barolo Gramolere is laced with hints of dried cherry, menthol, spice, dried herbs and a whole range of balsamic inflections that add character. Like all the 2020s here, the Gramolere shows good vineyard character, but in a decidedly slender, light style relative to most years.
JancisRobinson.com
Monforte d Alba. One hectare of Gramolere came from Alessandria s mother, née Manzone, and with vines aged up to 50 years. Until 2000 it had been managed by her brother Giovanni Manzone; 2000 was the same year in which they acquired an additional hectare of Gramolere. First vintage 2001. Just mid ruby. Stylistically very different from Verduno. Similar balsamic character and a tiny bit richer on the nose with a distinct minerally core. Compact fruit that is still closed and with a layer of sandy tannins that follow the fruit seamlessly. Elegant, fresh and long, it will reveal itself fully in the next couple of years. (WS)

