Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Aves Verduno Barbera d'Alba 2016

romo

9.2

Confectionery nose but all serious mouth. Pine and menthol give and take against plum root vegetables. — 3 days ago

Jonathan, Daniel and 8 others liked this

Fratelli Alessandria

Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Jay Kline

9.3

Believe it or not, Fratelli Alessandria was the very first to commercially offer a single expression of Monvigliero (1978); three years before Comm. G.B. Burlotto. That being said, both have played a role in defining the style of this, most famous MGA in Verduno.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2010 Monvigliero pours a bright garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with lovely notes of ripe and tart, mostly red and some dark fruit: wild forest strawberries, mixed brambles, Morello cherry, pomegranate, truffle, roses, dried green herbs, licorice, some tar, forest floor and dry gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly savory. I think this is in a really lovely spot and anyone who has multiples should try one during this phase of its evolution. That being said, this has a long life ahead. Drink now with patience through 2050+ — 8 days ago

Bob and Dave liked this

Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Vigneto Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

GaryWEdwards

9.5

Despite coming from an extremely hot growing season, this fragrant pleases from the start with a floral hint. Little hint of cherry and long silky finish. Beautiful juice that, like many Piedmonte wine, is quite Burgundian in character. — 4 months ago

Ira, Jan and 6 others liked this