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Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Barolo
2017
4.5
Region
Italy › Piedmont › Barolo DOCG
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Alcohol
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
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Tasting Notes(1)
4.5
Of course, following the stunning Langhe Nebbiolo Ester Canale Rosso, this Barolo feels slightly overshadowed - though that says more about the previous wine than this one. This is a brilliant bottle in great condition. Classic nose - floral, elegant, unmistakably Burlotto. And while the tannins are still firmly drying, there's so much juiciness and flavour that it drinks beautifully. A graceful and satisfying wine.
About
Burlotto's Barolo "normale" reflects the traditional approach of blending multiple Verduno vineyards to express the character of the village as a whole. Sourced from Breri, Neirane, Rocche Olmo, and Boscatto, the cuvée integrates parcels with varying exposures and altitudes (240 - 370 m), rooted in a mix of laminated Sant'Agata fossil marls and the Cassano Spinola formation. These calcareous soils (balanced in clay, sand, and silt) provide structure, aromatic lift, and water retention essential in warmer years.
Harvest is manual, with strict grape selection. Fermentation takes place in open French oak vats. The must is moved only using gravity. Maceration is long and gentle, with daily remontage and punching down. No barriques are used. The resulting wine is a classic Verduno Barolo: aromatic, precise, and structurally elegant - less about power, and more about balance and nuance.
