G.b. Fookes
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Verduno Pelaverga 2022
2024 summer. Burlotto makes lovely wines all across the range; this had a limpid character befitting the lovely light color, but also a breadth and warmth that is typical of these types of wines from Piemonte — 5 months ago
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Verduno Castelletto Barolo Nebbiolo 2018
Fabulous young Barolo. Wide open, so so giving with an incredible balance of richness and elegance. — a year ago
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Barolo Nebbiolo 2013
Tighter than the Monvigliero I had earlier this week. Red cherry, strawberry, spice, floral & tobacco notes. — a month ago
Paolo Scavino
Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2020
Mention “Monvigliero” around any Barolo nut and there is a better than good chance you might witness the following behavior: waxing poetic in hushed tones, sighing, swooning…possibly fainting. Monvigliero truly is the zeitgeist. For over 40 years, Comm. G.B. Burlotto (and Fratelli Alessandria before them), have quietly been making great single-vineyard Monvigliero and it was only in the last 10-15 years that the world started to catch on to the magic that was happening in Verduno. In the last handful of years alone, there have been a flurry of producers with holdings in Monvigliero that have released their own single-vineyard expression. However, what many may not realize is that Enrico Scavino and his daughters have been producing a “Monvigliero” since 2007, making them one of the first half dozen to do so. I’m only suggesting that the Scavino’s knew there was something special there well before the hype train came to the station.
Popped and poured; enjoyed with dinner and over the course of a couple hours. The 2020 “Monvigliero” pours a deep garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. The nose is gorgeous; seemingly darker fruited with blackberry, pomegranate, black cherry lozenges, roses and spice box. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin (though friendly) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and lithe. An elegant wine and downright delicious. I think Paolo Scavino did a fabulous job of capturing the synergy of what Mother Nature gave in the 2020 vintage and the source of their fruit in the heart of the Monvigliero MGA. These are very early days for this wine but it’s already a joy to drink now but I expect this will continue a lovely evolution through 2038, easy. — 4 months ago
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Vigneto Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2013
This was open & expressive displaying red cherry, strawberry, savory spices, rose petal & tobacco — a month ago
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Mores Verduno Langhe Barbera Blend
Light chilled red from zeno — 2 months ago
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Viridis Langhe Sauvignon Blanc 2022
2022 summer. Classic old world Sauvignon character - green and herbal, but with mineral and honeyed notes keeping it interesting — 5 months ago
Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Aves Verduno Barbera d'Alba 2020
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Better on Day 2. The 2020 “Aves” pours a deep ruby color with a touch of violet and a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black berries, dark plums, purple flowers, licorice, myrrh and mineral-rich earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This hides the posted 15% ABV very well. A lovely pairing with sausage and peppers. Drink now and over the next 7-10 years. — 6 months ago
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Special bottle of Barolo. Haven’t had Acclivi in a while. — 13 hours ago