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G.B. Burlotto, Barolo Cannubi 2014
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
The 2014 Barolo Cannubi is a surprising wine in that it shows more fruit ripeness than I would have anticipated for this cool and humid vintage. The Cannubi cru is famously characterized by sandy soils, which, of course, favor water runoff and result in darker and more concentrated berries. This wine opens to a darkly saturated appearance and shows bold aromas of blackberry, plum and spice. In the mouth, the wine delivers firm structure and polished tannins.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
While Monvigliero gets most of the attention at Burlotto, the Cannubi is often nearly as compelling, and in 2014, it is perhaps a touch more complete. Mesmerizingly vivid and beautiful, the 2014 is deep, powerful and beautifully layered on the palate, with fabulous balance and irresistible allure. In this tasting, I find the Cannubi fleshier and more generous than the Monvigliero. In the cool vintage, the exposure and soils of Cannubi were probably a bit more favorable than those of Monvigliero. Incidentally, a recent bottle of the 2013 more than lived up to the lofty praise I bestowed upon it a year ago.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A bit on the light side for Barolo, but this has very pretty rose and red-fruit aromas. An elegant wine with a great balance of fruit and rather fine, dry tannins. The finish is fresh enough that you don't need to hurry to drink this. Try after 2020.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
While Monvigliero gets most of the attention at Burlotto, the Cannubi is often nearly as compelling, and in 2014, it is perhaps a touch more complete. Mesmerizingly vivid and beautiful, the 2014 is deep, powerful and beautifully layered on the palate, with fabulous balance and irresistible allure. In this tasting, I find the Cannubi fleshier and more generous than the Monvigliero. In the cool vintage, the exposure and soils of Cannubi were probably a bit more favorable than those of Monvigliero. Incidentally, a recent bottle of the 2013 more than lived up to the lofty praise I bestowed upon it a year ago.
About the Producer
Long History: The G.B. Burlotto winery was established in 1850 and has a multi-generational family history of winemaking. It is one of the oldest wineries in the Piedmont region, and has accumulated rich winemaking experience and knowledge through its long history and extensive tradition. Winemaking Philosophy: The G.B. Burlotto winery upholds the philosophy of "tradition, quality, and personality" in their winemaking. They steadfastly use local, signature grape varieties such as Nebbiolo and Barbera, and employ traditional winemaking methods to preserve the best characteristics of the grapes and express their unique personality. Winery Characteristics: The wines of the G.B. Burlotto winery are known for their depth, complexity and elegance. They place great emphasis on the balance and structure of their wines, crafting unique and high-quality wines through meticulous grape selection, manual harvesting, and precise vinification processes. Their Nebbiolo wines, in particular, are considered among the finest in the Piedmont region. Accolades and Awards: The wines of the G.B. Burlotto winery are highly acclaimed and have won numerous awards and high ratings from international wine competitions and rating agencies. Their wines are praised for their elegance, complexity, and ageability, attracting the attention of wine enthusiasts and experts alike.
