2008 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero
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Tasting notes
Just mid ruby. Pretty, perfumed nose with a hint of leather. Fine, sweet fruit with a muscular but not rough tannic structure, which takes the upper hand on the finish. Has a fine length. (WS)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
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Wonderfully seductive complex nose. Lighter and more open than many 2008s. Ethereal. Tar and roses indeed. A wine to demonstrate Barolo's allure to doubters? (JR)
The 2008 Barolo Vigneto Monvigliero hits the palate with a burst of sweet red berries, herbs and fresh flowers. The 2008 shows excellent weight and palate presence, but the intense high-toned, herbal notes that are the result of 100% whole-cluster fermentation dominate the wine's balance. Diehard Burlotto fans will probably flock to the Monvigliero, but in my view 2008 was a very tricky vintage for whole-cluster fermentation.
The 2008 Barolo Vigneto Monvigliero hits the palate with a burst of sweet red berries, herbs and fresh flowers. The 2008 shows excellent weight and palate presence, but the intense high-toned, herbal notes that are the result of 100% whole-cluster fermentation dominate the wine’s balance. Diehard Burlotto fans will probably flock to the Monvigliero, but in my view 2008 was a very tricky vintage for whole-cluster fermentation. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028. This is another strong set of wines from Burlotto. Over the last few years the winery seems to have made a major jump in quality. The traditional style here remains a bit quirky but readers who are willing to take some time to explore these Baroli will be amply rewarded. Importers: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484, Bacchanal Wine Imports, Port Chester, NY, tel. (914) 481-5171