2020 G.B. Burlotto 'Castelletto' 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 - "It is a near-perfect wine that embodies everything we dream of in a bottle. The nose is a lively celebration of ripe cherries as if warmed by the sun in their basket, accompanied by an enticing blend of sweet spices, drying flowers, and subtle hints of earth. The wine is lifted, vibrant, and remarkably fresh on the palate, captivating the senses with its sheer beauty. This is a wine that truly sings, hitting all the right notes and leaving you enchanted with each sip. It's a masterpiece that showcases the art of winemaking at its finest. Drink Now - 2045"


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2020 Barolo Castelletto is a driven wine that sails across the senses with inner power and grit. There are bright, clean berry aromas with tart cassis, more red flower rather than blue flower (maybe geranium or heritage rose), with iron ore or ferrous mineral at the back. The bouquet is compact and tight, requiring more time to unfold. The structured mouthfeel reveals a spicy hint of white pepper. Castelletto remains an angular and powerful wine to hold in your cellar for now. Drink 2026-2050 "


Jeb Dunnuck - "A youthful ruby hue, the 2020 Barolo Castelletto really takes things to the next level with aromas of framboise, violets, spice, pine, and rosemary. Medium-bodied, it has a weightless feel but good intensity and ripeness. With a linear drive, ripe tannins, and a long finish, this is a fantastic wine to enjoy over the coming 12-15 years. It comes quite close to the highest level in the range for this vintage. Drink 2024-2039 "


Vinous - "The 2020 Barolo Castelletto is a beguiling wine. Lavender, sage, coffee, gravel, melted road tar and pine give the Castelletto tons of aromatic presence. There's plenty of depth, too. Black cherry, plum, licorice and new leather build with time in the glass. All the elements are so well balanced. I would give the tannins a few years to soften. Drink 2028-2045 "