Comm. G.B. Burlotto Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo 2019 750ml

The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2019 Barolo sees fruit from a large vineyard site in the Breri MGA with southern exposures and slightly lower elevations. It borders Monvigliero but only reaches 250 meters in elevation. It also shares the blue marl soils that distinguish this area. The wine offers pretty fruit intensity with ruby fruit, bright cherry and cassis. This vintage takes a little longer to open, and although it doesn’t share the complexity of its neighboring cru, this is a fine expression from Verduno.

From a parcel bordering Monvigliero, the 2019 Barolo is a pale ruby and reveals a lifted perfume of fresh berries and orange zest. Linear and vibrant, with fresh pomegranate, citrus, and dusty earth, it is racy and fresh, with a savory finish. Drink 2024–2034. (Audrey Frick)

An elegant Barolo hallmarked by floral, olive, juniper, cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Firm, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Gives a lasting impression of sweet fruit, accented by mineral and savory notes. Best from 2026 through 2042. 600 cases made. (Bruce Sanderson)

The 2022 Barolo is stellar. It is certainly the wine of the vintage, taking into account quality at a price that is likely to remain quite fair. The Burlotto family chose not to bottle their 2022 single-vineyard Barolos because they thought those wines were not singular enough to be bottled separately. Instead, all the lots were blended into a single wine. The 2022 offers up copious dark Nebbiolo fruit along with hints of leather, spice box, mint, blood orange and white pepper. Time in the glass does wonders, as the 2022 continues to open with a bit of aeration. It's a gorgeous wine in every way.