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G.B. Burlotto, Barolo Cannubi 2016
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Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Rose petal, verbena flower and lilac open the spectacular bouquet of the Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2016 Barolo Cannubi. This wine is aromatically stunning. It shows fluid movements and deep inner sensuality, wrapping carefully over the palate with delicate softness and silkiness. Incredibly, I kept this open bottle in my cellar for days, and it revealed a beautiful new side every time I came back to check on its progress. There is a touch of chalkiness on the tannins, but the wine finishes with length and impressive persistence. It is fermented in open oak casks and aged in botte grande. Dried cherry, cassis, plum, apricot, spice and blue flower add to the wine's aromatic intensity. This is one of the most beautiful wines to emerge from Italy in the last decade, and tragically only 4,000 bottles were made.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
A breathtaking, positively riveting wine, the 2016 Barolo Cannubi brings together all the elements of the Burlotto house style. Rich, ample and deep with stunning intensity, the 2016 has so much to offer. All the elements are wonderfully fused together. The 2016 is a Cannubi of uncommon depth, but also has a certain darkness that gives it a feeling of great power and intensity. Bright saline notes add to its explosive energy. Fabio Alessandria vinified the Cannubi with manual pumpovers and punchdpowns, after which the wine spent a total of three weeks on the skins. The 2016 is a total turn-on - that's pretty much all there is to it.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
A breathtaking, positively riveting wine, the 2016 Barolo Cannubi brings together all the elements of the Burlotto house style. Rich, ample and deep with stunning intensity, the 2016 has so much to offer. All the elements are wonderfully fused together. The 2016 is a Cannubi of uncommon depth, but also has a certain darkness that gives it a feeling of great power and intensity. Bright saline notes add to its explosive energy. Fabio Alessandria vinified the Cannubi with manual pumpovers and punchdpowns, after which the wine spent a total of three weeks on the skins. The 2016 is a total turn-on - that's pretty much all there is to it.
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.
