G. B. Burlotto

In 1850, Giovan Battista Burlotto founded what would become one of Italy's most historic Barolo, Comm. G.B. Burlotto. Based out of his hometown Piedmont village of Verduno, Burlotto purchased land in some of the country's most coveted vineyards, employing traditional winemaking techniques to create a unique expression of the wine. The bottles challenge top Barolo producers such as Conterno, Giacosa, and Sandrone and have remained a crown jewel in Italian wine for nearly two centuries.

Comm. C.B. Burlotto: Piedmont Foundations

In the mid-19th century, Barolo was virtually unheard of on the international winemaking scene. Then, two legendary winemakers popularized the wine first around Europe, eventually reaching every corner of the globe — Giovan Battista Burlotto and Giacomo Conterno. The former took his family's small winemaking business and officially began the estate. Burlotto, operating out of a small vineyard in the heart of Piedmont. Burlotto was the first producer to sell Barolo in bottles, even before Conterno, quickly making a name for the estate in Italy. After nearly 50 years of creating boundary-pushing drinks, Giovan passed away in 1927, leaving the estate in the hands of his son, Francesco.

Over the next four decades, ownership changed hands in the family on three more occasions, causing Burlotto to slowly fade to obscurity in their homeland. Then, at the end of the 20th century, Fabio Alessandro took control of the estate, pushing Burlotto back into superstardom. By continuing traditional techniques and merging modern technology, Burlotto Barolo quickly became a hot commodity and is still known as one of Italy's greatest wines. 

Crafting Burlotto Barolo

Burlotto owns around 16 hectares across 14 crus and 4 municipalities, including Verduno, Barolo, Monforte d'Alba, and Roddi. The most coveted vineyard is Monvigliero, set on clay, silt, and limestone soil approximately 900 feet above sea level. This terroir is perfect for growing nebbiolo, causing the fruit to display a signature delicacy, finesse, and maturity only found in Burlotto Barolo. With 2 hectares of land on the vineyard, Fabio Alessandro uses traditional winemaking techniques to tend to the 45-year-old vines.

Once the grapes are hand-harvested, they undergo a gentle crushing by foot, a 60-day maceration on the skins, and are aged in large French oak casks for three years. This process is virtually unheard of throughout the rest of Italy, allowing Burlotto Barolo to stand out for its unique aromatics, described as "Levantine smokehouse" by the estate. 

"The style is marked by lift and energy, with the majority offering an outstanding bouquet of aromatics. They tend to lean toward a Burgundian aesthetic in that they are highly expressive and offer fantastic mineral texture in a medium frame." — Jeb Dunnuck

Overall, five different Barolo labels are created at Burlotto, with bottles produced in Monvigliero, Cannubi, Acclivi, and Castelletto. Each terroir provides a different offering, allowing enthusiasts to select bottles that match their tastes.

Experience Italian Heritage with Burlotto Wine

When you buy a bottle of Burlotto Barolo, you are joining a family legacy and gaining insight into the famed Piedmont terroir. Each sip is seductive and refined, a must-have for serious wine collectors. Grab your bottle today and experience Italian Barolo at its best.