Burlotto, Barolo Cannubi other_regions white pepper and mouth scraping

white pepper and mouth scraping salinity on the finish

Doug Shafer noted that this fruit was picked at up to 26 degrees Brix

Finishes pure

Sumptuous and yet also structured

Burlotto, Barolo Cannubi other_regions white pepper and mouth scrapingThis historic estate based in Verduno is renowned for its Monvigliero bottling, but in 2015 its Cannubi from the village of Barolo seems even finer. The nose is sweet, floral and lifted, with no trace of overripeness. Initially sleek, the palate grows in austerity, which is often a characteristic of this wine. But this grip and structure are welcome and don't dominate the spiciness and persistence of the fruit. Very long.