Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo DOCG 2020 from Verduno is a beautifully poised Barolo, sitting between finesse and power, with a touch more flesh than Monvigliero but the same lifted, floral charm. Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo 2020 shows red cherry and raspberry with rose, liquorice, walnut, cloves and earthy forest‑floor notes over a subtle, chalky mineral core. The palate is medium‑plus bodied, silky and harmonious, with sweet, smooth tannins and vibrant acidity giving a long, savoury, gently spicy finish.

This is superb with braised beef, osso buco, mushroom ragù or truffle‑laced pasta, where its perfume and structure cut neatly through richness. It will also shine with roast lamb, game birds and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano or Grana Padano, particularly on cooler nights when you want something complex and warming in the glass. Decant for a couple of hours and serve in large glasses to let those florals and spices unfurl.

Critics rate the 2020 San Lorenzo very highly – Kerin O’Keefe scores it 95 points, while James Suckling is at 94 points, praising its fresh red fruits, spice, walnut and licorice complexity wrapped in fine, polished tannins. For collectors, it offers serious cellaring potential over 10–15 years, giving an outstanding, site‑driven Verduno Barolo that remains approachable in its youth.