2015 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero

Nebbiolo

Xavier Auerbach wrote: 96 points

August 31, 2021 - A private dinner (Restaurant Rijsel, Amsterdam, NL): Made with 100% whole bunches, two month maceration on the skins. Burlotto Monvigliero is really in a category of its own. The explosive nose of roses and strawberries is one of a kind, the elegance and intensity on the palate are non-pareil, the tannins are beautifully integrated and the silky sweetness is almost un-Barolo-esque. I was left speechless.

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dpc123 commented:

9/2/21, 11:53 AM - You think it's worth popping one now or would you hold for a bit? Excited to have based on your note....
Xavier Auerbach commented:

9/2/21, 8:23 PM - @dpc123: That’s an almost philosophical question. My advice would be “drink or hold”. So it’s up to you really. No need to wait unless you want to. The wine is ready to go. But sometimes anticipation is even better than the real event?
SARED commented:

9/3/21, 5:48 AM - I remember being pissed a retailer moved the price up to $175 and then $195. By the time I got off my arse to buy some more, they were sold out and the next best offer was $300. Been a little afraid to open my remaining 2015s.. I want to give them a couple more years to reduce any risk at all that any given bottle may be shut down.