2020 G.B. Burlotto 'Cannubi' Barolo Piedmont

Winemaker Notes:  In a relatively short period of time, the G.B. Burlotto winery has risen to a position of absolute prominence in the panorama of Italy’s best wineries. In fact, G.B. Burlotto’s wines were always recognized as being of very high quality, and have always been rather famous, but clearly the advent of Fabio Alessandria at the winemaking helm has helped catapult the winery to even greater fame.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "A stunning Barolo that showcases the Cannubi cru at its finest. This wine is solid and round, with a captivating array of warm, luscious fruits, including ripe cherries, juicy raspberries, succulent strawberries, and a hint of red plum. These opulent flavors are beautifully balanced by the wine's refined and elegant tannins. An alluring and inviting the wine is complemented by an underlying tension that brings a sense of harmony and grace. This is a very beautiful wine that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Drink now through 2045."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is very fine and delicate with light rose, peony and floral aromas that dovetail into tart fruit, small currants and underripe cherry. This lean-bodied Barolo is all about grace, detail and pinpoint aromas that cede to smooth ripeness and fine texture. The Cannubi offers an almost weightless style with integrated oak, cedar, camphor ash and crushed stone. Some 4,000 bottles of this quintessentially pretty wine were made. Drink 2026-2050"


Jeb Dunnuck - "Jeweled ruby in color, the 2020 Barolo Cannubi is very attractive on the nose, revealing aromas of raspberry liqueur, pink peppercorn, fresh roses, and toasted anise. Medium-bodied, it’s approachable and fresh, with a rounded midpalate and a weightless feel while having good concentration. Plush tannins float through the finish, as does its long-lasting fruit perfume. This is one of my favorite wines from Cannubi in this vintage and tasted over several days it continued to over-deliver. Drink 2024-2040."


Vinous - "The 2020 Barolo Cannubi is the most expressive of the Burlotto Barolos today. Relative to the Monvigliero especially, it benefits from having spent ten more months in bottle. The 2020 shows the lighter style of the year, but has gorgeous textural depth to fill out its layers. Plush tannins wrap around a core of black cherry, plum, cloves, new leather and licorice. The Cannubi is a standout. Drink 2028-2045"