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You almost feel like your biting into a blood plum, it has that slight astringency of the skin in a good way! As much as it has juicy, juby fruit, the vinosity is there. Of Burlotto’s entry level wines from 2017 this is the one that stood out, having the greatest harmony. Underneath the fruit a layer of earthiness adds complexity.
There is a certain rawness to the fruit that quickly comes together with a splash of air. I’ve had relatively few Freisa’s, this one’s a solid drink. Make sure to drink it at 16-18C
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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.
This 3D flyover is Epic covering each of the communes you can see just how varied and extreme the aspect of each vineyard is and how in the space of a few metres just how dramatically the change.
The 2017 Langhe Freisa is the hidden gem in this range. Cedar, spice, tobacco, licorice and inky dark fruit give the 2017 striking aromatic nuance to play off a core of blue and purplish fruit. Meaty and dense with terrific structure, the 2017 packs a real punch and yet manages to avoid being overly rustic. I loved it.
Where in the world does the magic happen?
G.B. Burlotto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Verduno, Province of Cuneo, Italy
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