2016 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero- Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (7/19/2020)
An ethereal and engaging nose of rose petal, raspberry, cherry and exotic spice. It has exquisite balance and such delicacy, yet bristles with energy and possess such latent power. Tannins simply occupy a space and each sip unlocks another subtle nuance. It is weightless and supremely long. Brilliant wine!
Almost impossible to find here in the US now. Looks like pricing will be above $250 for the 16’s. I saw in the HDH thread that the 15 was sold well over retail at auction. I just picked up the 15 at a reasonable price based compared to Wine Searcher average. I’m wondering what folks have been able to find on the 16 ?
I reckon the only way these days to not have to pay the secondary market driven prices is through a long standing retailer relationship being. Though that type fair retailers usually try to do the right thing for existing customer = heavily allocated. At least that the case for me (I was lucky, come “late” to the party).
In Europe you might be able to find it at reasonable mark up in good wine focused restaurants.
You should. It’s exceptional now. If you have more than one, I’d enjoy one now then bury the rest for 10+ years. I can’t imagine the complexity this will have with some bottle age.
I sounds pertinent, according to what Fabio Alessandria shared with us when he came to Toulouse with a fantastic verticale.
I should soon open a Monvigliero 2010 (it’s quite difficult to wait … it was so promising in 2015 … keeping Acclivi 2010 and Cannubi 2010 another few years).
The Rayas of Barolo …
Btw, the Monvigliero 2012 (18,5/20) was great in march 2019, the 2008 great (18,5/20 too) in february 2015.
Not only does he leave in the stems, but they press the grapes by foot (!) and the maceration is around 60 days. Yet the result is the opposite of what you might expect – subtle and feminine, not extracted or tannic.
FYI, Fratelli Alessandria’s Monvigliero bottling is also very good.
I have the 2012 Burlotto, Fratelli Alessandria and Scavino versions set aside for a tasting. I’m looking forward to the comparison.