2012 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero

Nebbiolo

dcwino wrote: 96 points

March 11, 2017 - The producer that I wasn’t familiar with until my recent visit with Fabio. I was extremely impressed by the wine that I tried to source them upon my return. Unfortunately, I was only able to find two bottles. Pop and pour, subtle red fruit driven nose, fresh strawberry, cherry, rose and iron. Very polished and elegant palate that can be easily confused as soft and straightforward. The second day, more expressive red fruit, cherry and strawberry, sweet spices, a hint of animal, rose and earth. Very precise and elegant, nicely layered, candied cherry driven palate impression, good acidity, strong presence of iron/mineral and a long mineral driven finish. The third night, it gains even more weight, the expression becoming similar to the bottle tasted with Fabio. Subtle yet decadent red fruit, strawberry, cherry, blackberry jam, sweet spices, rose, sap, iron and earth. The palate remains very polished and elegant, lots of mineral/iron and a long seamless finish. Certain not trying to offend the hardcore Barolo lovers but I use “Burgundian” to describe the very precise, elegant and polished palate and this is very “Burgundian or more specific, Bonnes Mares like”. Quite enjoyable and very fascinating.

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WMWG commented:

3/12/17, 3:54 PM - Everything seems to indicate these are drinking very well now, your note included. Any impressions on drinking window/ lifespan gathered from this bottle?
dcwino commented:

3/12/17, 4:11 PM - The structure on this wine is rather deceptive. The strong tannins are there but only showed on the second day. IMO, this is very similar to the 12 Conterno Francia, very "Burgundian" i.e. elegant and subtle, but the structure is there.
ChazGeorgetown14 commented:

3/13/17, 8:39 PM - I've been following your notes on my favorite Barolo producers for a while. You'll love how Burlotto's Monvigliero reflects the different vintages on this very unique terroir... and I agree, an afternoon with Fabio is a special experience!
dcwino commented:

3/14/17, 8:08 AM - I paid a bit over $50, this is a great value.