G.B. Burlotto - Barolo 'Acclivi' Barolo DOCG 2021
Price: $224.99
| Producer | G.B. Burlotto |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Piedmont |
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| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 36702 |
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Fragrant and loaded with finesse, the 2021 Acclivi is simply magnificent, starting with its beautiful scents of rose, forest berry, menthol, star anise and whiffs recalling sweetgrass. A blend of selected Nebbiolo from the estate’s best and oldest vineyards in Verduno, in the Monvigliero, Neirane, Rocche dell’Olmo and Boscatto sites, the chiseled, elegantly structured and delicious palate reflects the nose, delivering red cherry, raspberry, licorice and crushed mint accompanied by taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced and fuels even more intensity while a cinnamon note lingers on the finish. This is a captivating, extraordinary wine and the best Acclivi I have had to date. Drink 2031–2041. -- 99 points Kerin O'Keefe
Jeb Dunnuck: 99 Points
The 2021 Barolo Acclivi marks the return of this cuvée after the 2020 crop was destroyed by hail. The nose is layered and complex with notes of clove spice, ripe red raspberry liqueur, blood orange, framboise, peppery spices, and pressed floral notes. The palate has lovely, refined concentration, ripe tannins, haunting notes of strawberries that last long on the finish, and notes of leather. While it has the fruit and freshness to drink now, it certainly has the structure to age. It’s one of the more contemplative wines in the range to enjoy over the coming decades. Drink 2025-2045
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
This wine was not produced in 2020. The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2021 Barolo Acclivi is a blend of old-vine fruit from Monvigliero, Neirane and Rocche dell’Olmo, three MGA sites in the village of Verduno. I tasted this sample at two stages with 24 hours between them, and the change was impressive. The wine goes from feeling tight and almost squeaky to relaxed, fragrant and ethereal with aeration. The bouquet reveals layers of lilac, raspberry tart with custard and finely shaved pencil. Drink 2027-2055
James Suckling: 96 Points
A graceful Barolo that shows aromas of smoke, licorice, violets, delicate red currants and strawberries. It’s restrained and elegant on the palate, with a slight sweetness, a medium to full body, refreshing acidity and ripe, chewy tannins. Tight and savory. There is a huge structure that’s well covered by the fruit. Drinkable now, but best from 2026 or 2027.
Decanter Magazine: 96 Points
Always an expression of Verduno, Acclivi is a blend of Burlotto’s historic vineyards with a vision to create a more ageworthy Barolo than the estate’s ‘classic’ bottling. The 2021 takes Neirane as its backbone with Monvigliero, Rocche dell’Olmo and a small percentage of Boscatto. Demonstrating exceptional profundity, it is so exquisitely assembled that it is difficult to pick apart. The weightlessness belies its substance and concentration, propped up by ample sensual tannins. Acclivi disperses its flavours of pomegranate, raspberry and blood orange evenly, graciously and generously. Brilliant succulent acidity makes it sparkle. Drinking window 2026-2038
