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Fratelli Alessandria

Fratelli Alessandria is a traditional Barolo estate based in Verduno, a small commune at the northern end of the Barolo DOCG that remains less commercially known than Barolo, La Morra, or Castiglione Falletto despite producing some of the appellation's most compelling single-vineyard wines. The estate has been family-owned since 1870, operated through multiple generations with current direction by Vittore and Gian Battista Alessandria. The primary auction wines are three Barolo MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) cuvées: Monvigliero ($87 average), Gramolere ($75), and the standard Barolo ($108 for older vintages). The estate's Monvigliero MGA is one of Barolo's most celebrated single-vineyard sites — an east-facing, calcareous marl slope in Verduno that produces Nebbiolo of exceptional finesse and aromatic complexity. The 1964 vintage of the standard Barolo appears as the oldest and most valuable auction lot, consistent with the auction value of mid-20th century Barolo from well-preserved estates. At 101 lots averaging $81, Fratelli Alessandria trades as excellent value for single-vineyard Barolo; comparable Monvigliero from Burlotto commands significantly higher prices.