2018 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero

Community Tasting Notes (39) Avg Score: 94.1 points

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  4/14/2024 - SARED wrote:

  Unfortunately this wine has shut down, and giving a couple hours of air couldn't redeem it. Off the open, slightly austere. With some coaxing, there was strawberry water, red cherry, bitter cherry pits and a long finish. Very light on the palate, yet a very long finish. Med+ bodied. Fruit was a bit high toned, jarring with the bitter cherry pits. I blinded a couple somms on the wine and they guessed ("shut down wine from a strong producer in an off vintage of barolo/barbaresco")... did they cheat!? At this point, I feel the wine will benefit from a few years, putting on weight as the fruit darkens and becomes more balsamic with age. A bit of a bummer because I really loved a bottle two months ago!

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  4/9/2024 - Iskama wrote:

  The wine has definitely entered a new phase since my last bottle. Beautiful and typical nose, but the palate was all stems and pretty devoid of fruit. My concern with 2018 was whether the fruit would come back, and if it did, what kind of shape would it be in. Still a fascinating wine to drink and we agreed that blind it would be pretty difficult to identify as Barolo. Looking forward to continuing the journey with this one...

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  3/13/2024 - fussyeater Likes this wine: 93 Points

  JG’s mainly Barolo 2018s (Terra Rossa, London N1): Aromas of a super sweet strawberry dialled up to 11. It's airy light delicate ethereal and supremely balanced and utterly approachable. My WOTN and thanks to the v generous fellow diner for bringing this and initially serving it blind.

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  3/2/2024 - joshabramson Likes this wine: 96 Points

  These Monvigliero’s from Burlotto are so good. About as pure and elegant as Nebbiolo gets, so translucent and clean! Delicate and bright, with pretty red fruit and silky tannins. I enjoyed the 19’ a bit more than this bottle, but the 18’ is drinking great right now.

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  3/1/2024 - Tony Ling Likes this wine: 94 Points

  PNP into Riedel Yoichi glass ("Flower" day): Pale ruby to the eyes.
  
  High-toned red berries like strawberries, florals, roses. Still primary but already quite alluring on the nose.
  
  Again, high toned berry fruits, roses and tarry spices. Silky tannins.
  
  Still a baby and I would recommend to serve this with at least slow-ox overnight prior. 94-95 points.

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