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Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Barolo
2014
4.3
Region
Italy › Piedmont › Barolo DOCG
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Alcohol
14%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes(1)
4.3
As expected from a trickier vintage, this one doesn't quite reach the heights of its siblings - but it's still crafted with skill and absolutely enjoyable. I don't agree with the harsher critiques floating around. Funny how young it feels despite being eleven years old. A blend of red and black fruit, roasted sunflower seeds, and loads of florals wrapped in an earthy-truffled veil, with candied orange peel, anise, and liquorice syrup adding a twist. High tannin, high acidity. Yes, it's a bit loose and unfocused - but it's still very much a pleasure to drink.
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.
