Barolo DOCG Acclivi Comm. Giovan Battista Burlotto 2012
14%
1.5L
Intensity
Acclivi can be translated as “steep” and refers to the breathtaking hills around Verduno. This tremendous Barolo is refined, silky and concentrated. It can be enjoyed now, in its youth, but has been made for ageing.
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Barolo DOCG Acclivi Comm. Giovan Battista Burlotto 2012
The wine
Acclivi can be translated as "steep" in English. An appropriate description of the hills of Verduno! This is an immense, refined, silky, concentrated Barolo, born on the slopes of Verduno and raised in parcels from Monvigliero, Neirane and Rocche Dell'Olm. The local soil is silty limestone - perfect for obtaining the very best fom the Nebbiolo grape. The nose exudes aromas of cherry liqueur, black berries, flowers and smoke. The palate is concentrated. The superb texture of this Barolo is quite striking. A wine that can easily be kept for 15-20 years. However, it is so good when young, you may not be able to wait that long!
About the Producer Comm. Giovan Battista Burlotto
The Giovanni Battista Burlotto estate north-west of the Barolo vineyards in Verduno, is a traditional Piedmont family business. Founded in 1850 by Ignazio Burlotto, the domaine was then handed down to his nephew Giovanni Battista Burlotto, who spent almost 77 years building up the quality and reputation of its wines. In the late nineteenth century, the domaine acquired a strong international reputation. Giovanni Battista Burlotto passed away in 1927 and the domaine went into decline for several years until Fabio Alessandria, great-grandson of the founder, revived the domaine’s fortunes and its outstanding reputation. The vineyard covers 12 hectares, half of which are planted with Nebbiolo, and the other grape varieties include Barbera, Dolcetto, Pelaverga, Sauvignon and Freisa. The vines are tended carefully in the traditional manner, with grass cover in the vine rows and minimal tillage. Massal selection is favoured for replacing vines. In the wine cellar the work is also traditional: destemming, grape treading, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old open wooden conical casks; long macerations (up to two months) and no filtering or fining. This is a reference domaine for the region and a safe bet.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 Marginally dishevelled labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Italy - Piedmont
Appellation: Barolo
Classification: DOCG
Owner: Comm. Giovan Battista Burlotto
Vintage: 2012
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 15 hectares
Intensity: smooth
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine