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Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Barolo
2015
4.6
Region
Italy › Piedmont › Barolo DOCG
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nebbiolo
Alcohol
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes(1)
4.6
2015 is a proper powerhouse. Hard to believe it's already ten years old - it's still pulsing with energy. Compared to the 2016, it leans darker, with a more concentrated, almost jammy profile, yet the signature style is unmistakable. Rosé jam, red and black berries, a hint of liquorice and a touch of eucalyptus. It feels tightly coiled, built for the long haul, but the length and elegance are already there. Stunning.
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.
