# Barolo (G. B. Burlotto)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [G. B. Burlotto](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/g-b-burlotto.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/g-b-burlotto-barolo).

- **Producer:** G. B. Burlotto
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo
- **Production area:** Verduno
- **Soil:** Verduno soils formed between the Tortonian and Messinian; mainly Sant'Agata Fossili Marls (Breri) and the Cassano Spinola Formation (Neirane, Boscatto and part of Rocche dell'Olmo). Calcareous, with a balanced mix of clay, sand and silt and good water retention.
- **Exposure:** Breri south; Neirane west; Rocche dell'Olmo and Boscatto east
- **Vineyard planting:** Blend of several vineyards: Breri 0.77 ha (south, max 240 m), Neirane 1 ha (west, 370 m), Rocche dell'Olmo 1.25 ha and Boscatto 1.13 ha (east, 370 m). Guyot training.
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked; grapes go to the cellar in 20 kg crates, are destemmed and moved by gravity into open French oak vats, with daily gentle pump-overs and punch-downs. Temperature control if it rises too much. Malolactic fermentation, then 20 to 33 months in large Allier oak casks depending on the vintage. Bottled normally in summer, then at least 9 months in the cellar before release.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18 °C
- **Award:** Faccino 96/100 (Doctor Wine, Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://www.doctorwine.wine/
- **Award:** Top 100 Vini (Corriere della Sera, I migliori 100 Vini e Vignaioli d'Italia 2027), vintage 2022, source: https://winenews.it/it/i-migliori-100-vini-e-vignaioli-ditalia-2027-del-corriere-della-sera-un-racconto-del-belpaese_605813/
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

The estate's classic Barolo, made by blending several Verduno vineyards (Breri, Neirane, Rocche dell'Olmo, Boscatto) in the traditional way.

## Tasting notes

Sober, rigorous, dynamic, with identity, this classic Barolo immerses you in the aura of its land with a secret force of persuasion.