2021 Burlotto - Barolo (750ml)

Crafted from late-harvested Nebbiolo across Piedmont’s premier limestone-clay slopes, the 2021 Burlotto Barolo delivers a refined architecture of bright acidity and finely woven tannins that supports both immediate drinking and long-term cellaring. This vintage’s seasonal warmth preserved sugar levels while cool overnight temperatures locked in essential freshness, yielding a wine that feels polished yet distinctly structured.

The aromatic profile opens with crushed red currants, wild strawberry, and fragrant violet, gradually revealing layers of dried tobacco, cedar shavings, iron-rich soil, and mild baking spice. On the palate, the wine demonstrates remarkable weightlessness: a core of pomegranate and dark cherry unfolds over a fine-grained tannin network, culminating in a dry, saline finish that lingers for thirty seconds or longer. Extended maceration and natural fermentation enhance its textural depth without overriding the pure grape character.

Suggested Food Pairings

• Slow-braised veal shanks or agnolotti del plin with rich tomato-meat ragù
• Aged Castelmagno or eight-year Parmigiano Reggiano
• Porcini and black truffle risotto
• Herb-roasted wild boar or roasted game birds

Serve this 750ml bottle between 16°C and 18°C to highlight its floral volatility. Passing it through a decanter for sixty to ninety minutes will gently oxygenate the wine, softening the tannic edge and unlocking deeper earthy and leathery nuances. Store remaining portions tightly sealed in a cool darkness to preserve peak structure for up to four days.