2010 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Vigneto Cannubi- Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (10/22/2014)
The importer had a few of these so thought I would take a look again to decide if I should stock up on some more.
Jaw dropping power though on this showing beautifully proportioned and balanced, a complex and complete wine. Where you would find roses and tar there is a much more reserved and dusty “metal road” impression that reminds me of driving in remote parts of the Coromandel where blackberries and manuka line the roads. The tannins seem to be bound to the savoury dry fruit which end in a clean mineral finish. I think I will get the remaining 3 bottles. (94 pts.)
Markus, yes NZ, the Peninsula east of Auckland known here as the Coromandel. Not normally on the tourist map but popular with the locals - great boating out from Whitianga in the Mercury Bay http://www.thecoromandel.com/
Suzanne, thanks, was drinking on my own (wife on afd) so have 1/2 bottle left for tonight. Will post an update, I expect it may have closed, we will see.
Brodie, yes, cicadas and hippies selling fruit, veges and manuka honey from roadside stores, Wilderland? does it still exist?
The MV is all gone, I did get some on first offer. Still happy to get more of the Cunnubi. Have not bought much else recently.
Rather than becoming more closed it opened and the structure softened, tannins more refined and fruit coming forward. If 2010 is typical Burlotto I am a huge fan. Cheers Mike