Wine of the Week

Burlotto Monvigliero 2013

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Wine: Barolo Monvigliero

Producer: Burlotto

Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy

Grape varieties: Nebbiolo

Vintage: 2013

 

Eye: ruby red

Nose: Rose, lavender, spices, white pepper

Mouth: Floral, spice, cinnamon, orange peel

 

Price Point: $50

Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes

100 points

img_9715First of, huge congratulations to my friend Fabio on receiving 100 points from Antonio Galloni on his 2013 Monvigliero. Having been a big fan of Fabio and his wines for a while, I am not surprised he received a top score for his wine. When I was in Barolo recently, coincidentally the day after the review came out, I went to visit Fabio. And I was fortunate enough to try the 100 point wine, Monvigliero 2013. Now, I always think it’s difficult to drink young Barolo’s with pleasure. But aside from that, the wine was really good. In Galloni’s own words: But the Monvigliero, well, it enters the realm of the deeply moving. It is a wine that will leave readers weak at the knees.” You can read the review on http://vinous.com/, but I think you might need an account to read the full articles.

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