G. B. Burlotto - Barolo Monvigliero Barolo DOCG 2020
G. B. Burlotto Description
The most northern vineyard of the Barolo area, not far from the Tanaro river, which has a significant influence on the microclimate of this important Verduno vineyard. The soil is made up of fossilized Marls of Sant’Agata called laminate or balanced agglomerates of silt, clay and sand arranged like sheets a few millimeters thick layered over each other.
Our vineyard in Monvigliero is located in the central amphitheater of the hill and consists of three blocks with a total area of 2.02 hectares planted at five different times (in 1958, 1987, 1992 and 2015). The plants come from a massale selection of our own vineyards, as well as selected clones, grafted on Riparia, 420A and Kober 5BB rootstock. The exposure is completely south with a maximum altitude of 300 meters. Vines are trained in the Guyot style.
The harvest is carried out by hand, in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit and to allow for, when necessary, a selection of the grapes which are then transported to the cellar in 20 kg boxes. Whole cluster vinification is used (with grapes not destemmed) in open French oak vats, followed by two months of submerged cap maceration. In order to not damage the stalks, the grapes are still foot pressed.
Malolactic fermentation takes place in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels of 35-50 hectoliters followed by subsequent maturation for about 3 years. Bottling is usually carried out in the summer without fining or filtration and then the wine rests in the cellar for at least 9 months before being marketed.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
Showing fine and delicate perfumes, the Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2020 Barolo Monvigliero (made with whole-cluster fermentation) opens to a hint of something exotic like Moroccan spice with candied orange, Arabian jasmine or tamarind chutney. This vintage is a little more immediate in character, with a long mid-palate that culminates with a chalky tannic finish. The Monvigliero is very elegant, even fragile, with an upward fruit crescendo.
