Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Barbera d'Alba

9.0161 ratings
9.029 pro ratings
Alba, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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8.9

The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is a soft, open-knit wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. In 2020, the Barbera is on the lighter side, as is typical for the year. There is lovely purity to the red berry, spice and floral notes. And of course, plenty of charm. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)

The 2020 Barbera d'Alba is a soft, open-knit wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. In 2020, the Barbera is on the lighter side, as is typical for the year. There is lovely purity to the red berry, spice and floral notes. And of course, plenty of charm. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)

Jan 13th, 2022
Ed Lehrman

was expecting the usual tart Barbera but this one is downright quaffable with just enough grip on the finish for dinner.

was expecting the usual tart Barbera but this one is downright quaffable with just enough grip on the finish for dinner.

May 6th, 2021
Chris MacLean

Burlotto is always a good idea

Burlotto is always a good idea

Dec 28th, 2020
Jordan Wardlaw

Absolutely delicious. One of the best values on the market in traditional Barbera. The real deal.

Absolutely delicious. One of the best values on the market in traditional Barbera. The real deal.

Mar 7th, 2019
Sara Thomas

Warm vintage so riper w more alcohol. However it’s also more rounded and drinkable now and has decent acidity to balance it out. Morello and black cherry, tea leaves and an almost savory black olive note too. Prefer leaner, brighter barberas typically as they pair brilliantly with food

Warm vintage so riper w more alcohol. However it’s also more rounded and drinkable now and has decent acidity to balance it out. Morello and black cherry, tea leaves and an almost savory black olive note too. Prefer leaner, brighter barberas typically as they pair brilliantly with food

Jun 7th, 2018
James Forsyth

An enjoyable dinner at the Tapas Bar at La Sirena was further enhanced by this delicious wine. Burlotto is certainly one of the hot Barolo producers right now. This Barbera is equally dripping with quality. Violets and layers of red and dark fruits make for a wine that is both sophisticated and accessible. Superb value too. I'll probably pick up a few bottles especially as it has the structure to last a fair while, while also delicious right now.

An enjoyable dinner at the Tapas Bar at La Sirena was further enhanced by this delicious wine. Burlotto is certainly one of the hot Barolo producers right now. This Barbera is equally dripping with quality. Violets and layers of red and dark fruits make for a wine that is both sophisticated and accessible. Superb value too. I'll probably pick up a few bottles especially as it has the structure to last a fair while, while also delicious right now.

Jan 21st, 2018
aisforalan

yum. juicy. nice acid. violets. lavender. cherries. plums. a little raspberry. a touch of oak and leather. from flatiron. buy again.

yum. juicy. nice acid. violets. lavender. cherries. plums. a little raspberry. a touch of oak and leather. from flatiron. buy again.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2018
David D

Medium bodied and pretty luscious but with good acid. Stewed prunes, dried violets, dark tea, ripe cherries. Some black pepper, olives, and leather, too. From Flatiron Wines.

Medium bodied and pretty luscious but with good acid. Stewed prunes, dried violets, dark tea, ripe cherries. Some black pepper, olives, and leather, too. From Flatiron Wines.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2018
Brian S

Brian had this 7 years ago

Brian had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2018
Elisa Scavino

Elisa had this 7 years ago

Elisa had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2017