Completely closed for business on day 1, and barely improved on day 2... Finally on day 3 this has emerged from its shell and shows delicious amarena cherry and soft spices, with chewy tannins that are melting but still a bit astringent. Based on this bottle, I'd guess this needs another 5 years. Should a Burlotto normale need 20+ years? Maybe, in 2006.
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Dense, chewy and tarry, but there's enough fruit to buffer the just slightly astringent tannin. This has sweet amarena cherry fruit with bitter chocolate notes and a touch of orange zest. Young and barely evolved, but very delicious. I've never tasted Burlotto's normale before but I will be a buyer again. A couple of hours of air tames the chewiness a touch and brings out a gorgeously fine texture for a young Barolo. This is really a rockstar for a young normale. Day 2: raw, wet clay, sandalwood, amarena cherry. Just a hint of development at the edges.
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My first Burlotto Barolo and it was fantastic. Although it is the entry level Barolo, it had wonderful purity and balance with a long elegant finish. A terrific wine for the price.
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7/31/2020 - 5laton wrote:
Completely closed for business on day 1, and barely improved on day 2...
Finally on day 3 this has emerged from its shell and shows delicious amarena cherry and soft spices, with chewy tannins that are melting but still a bit astringent.
Based on this bottle, I'd guess this needs another 5 years. Should a Burlotto normale need 20+ years? Maybe, in 2006.
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2/22/2020 - popopdrops wrote: 89 Points
Rimelig pen, også dag 2, men dag 1 best.
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4/30/2016 - ruth3 wrote: 88 Points
tannic, dark cherry flavours, licorice. needs air and time.
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10/29/2014 - 5laton wrote:
Dense, chewy and tarry, but there's enough fruit to buffer the just slightly astringent tannin. This has sweet amarena cherry fruit with bitter chocolate notes and a touch of orange zest. Young and barely evolved, but very delicious. I've never tasted Burlotto's normale before but I will be a buyer again. A couple of hours of air tames the chewiness a touch and brings out a gorgeously fine texture for a young Barolo. This is really a rockstar for a young normale.
Day 2: raw, wet clay, sandalwood, amarena cherry. Just a hint of development at the edges.
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12/22/2013 - cardsandwine Likes this wine:
My first Burlotto Barolo and it was fantastic. Although it is the entry level Barolo, it had wonderful purity and balance with a long elegant finish. A terrific wine for the price.
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