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$54
“The 2022 Dolcetto d’Alba is one of the most distinctive wines in this range. Medium in body and translucent, the 2022 offers up an enticing mix of blue fruits, lavender, sage, mint and spice. A healthy dollop of stems (55%) adds layers of nuance without dominating the wine’s balance.”
Antonio Galloni, Vinous 90 Points
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During his seventy-seven years as a winemaker (1850-1927) achieving superstardom in a world dominated by French wines. Today, Burlotto has re-emerged as one of Piemonte’s great small producers, thanks to the brilliant and highly traditional winemaking of G.B.’s great-great-grandson, Fabio Alessandria.
He pioneered selling Barolo in bottle (not cask or demijohn), predating even Giacomo Conterno’s Barolo Monfortino. And as official supplier to the Royal House of Savoy—which once ruled Piemonte—he not only achieved personal fame, he made his village of Verduno as renowned as Serralunga or La Morra.
Fabio Alessandria’s session with Galloni is a great listen. Fascinating to hear the familial relationship between GD Burlotto, Fratelli Alessandria, and Castello di Verduno perhaps the top 3 producers based in Verduno.
Burlotto is one of two producers who made their name in the Commune of Verduno in the northern reaches of Barolo.
Where in the world does the magic happen?
COMM. G.B. BURLOTTO di Marina Burlotto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Verduno, Province of Cuneo, Italy
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