G.B. Burlotto - Langhe Sauvignon 'Dives' 2023

Giovan Battista Burlotto formally established this estate in 1850, and it was one of the very first Barolo estates to bottle its own wine. Most of the estate’s wines come from vineyards in the village of Verduno, and these wines share a gracefulness and aromatic profile that is unique in the world of Barolo. The estate remains devoted to traditional Langhe winemaking, with well-seasoned botti grandi used to age all the Barolos. Barolo fermentations use exceptionally long macerations, and the Barolo Monvigliero’s grapes are tread entirely by foot. Burlotto was a key champion of the local Pelaverga grape, and much of the credit for its modern resurgence. All harvesting is by hand, and viticulture respects the natural balance of the vineyards.

This is an excellent wine with great personality made with Sauvignon blanc variety. Harvested when completely ripe to get the best of this variety in terms of complexity and richness. After the grapes are pickup from the bunch they are pressed and they macerate with the skins. They must then develop the alcoholic and in part the malo-lactic fermentation in oak barrels where it stays with the bottoms for 10 months. It is then bottled and it refines for 3-4 months. The ripeness and fermentation in barrel of French oak of five hectoliters contribute to exalt the character and the long life.

Producer: G.B. Burlotto

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation:  Langhe

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml