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Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Barolo
2018
4.0
Region
Italy › Piedmont › Barolo DOCG
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Alcohol
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes(1)
4.0
I suspect something's off with this 2018. People who know better than me say the bottle showed more oxidation than it should, and I'm inclined to agree. The first thing I noticed was how muted the fruit was - that signature strawberry is sadly absent. Instead, there's a mix of medicinal notes, followed by raisins and some beautifully dried flowers. And damp earth. On the palate, it's metallic with a touch of jamminess, and the tannins feel sweet. Despite the flaws, it's still a tasty 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.
