Azienda Vitivinicola Comm.
G. B. Burlotto was founded in the latter part of the 1800’s by Commenditore Giovan Battista Burlotto. In a time when most wines from the Langhe were still sold in bulk or in demijohns, Giovan Battiste was awarded no less than 32 medals for his wines, medals which still adorn the façade of the Burlotto cantina in Verduno. Perhaps most importantly, Giovan Battista recognized the importance of site, and purchased vineyard in the most highly considered slopes such as Monvigliero (Verduno) and Cannubi (Barolo). Today the estate remains the ownership of his granddaughter Marina Burlotto and her husband Giuseppe Alessandria, and their son Fabio Alessandria (with degrees in viticulture and enology) runs the vineyards and winery. The Burlotto wines reflect the traditions of Barolo and the terroir of Verduno, which has always given great balance, elegance and drinkability. Wines which can be consumed young but which will evolve magnificently in bottle.
Village of Production: Verduno and Roddi, Piedmont.
The Burlotto Elatis Vino Rosato is a blend of Nebbiolo, Pelaverga piccolo di Verduno and 10% Barbera. The grapes are sourced from estate vineyards located in Verduno and Roddi and the vineyards are situated at between 270 and 350 m.a.s.l. with southern, eastern and western exposure. The soils are a combination of calcareous limestone with a tendency to clay. The vines are pruned guyot, at an average of 4,700 vines per hectare. The average yields are 80 quintals (1 quintal = 100 kg) depending on the vintage. The grapes are hand-harvested during late September and early October.
First Year of Production: 2004
Grape Variety : Nebbiolo 60%, Pelaverga piccolo di Verduno 30% & Barbera 10%
Alcohol per volume: 13.5%
Winemaker: Fabio Alessandria
Winemaking:: The grapes are de-stemmed and lightly crushed before undergoing a cold maceration of grapes on skins. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks (temperature controlled to around 16-18 degrees Celsius (without seeds or skins). The wine is matured in stainless steel, on lees, for six months. Bottling is normally carried out in the spring, and the wine rests a further two months prior to release.
Tasting Notes
Piedmont, Italy. Salmon pink with spice and strawberry notes on the nose. Nice pepper and strawberry flavours and good acididity. Lovely minerally finish a beautiful food wine...
Vintage Conditions:
2010 began with a particularly long, hard winter which lasted until the beginning of March. Heavy snowfalls ensured considerable water reserves in the soil, and together with the temperatures recorded in April and May these were conducive to excellent bud break and vigour for all the vines in the area. The beginning of the summer was distinguished by plenty of rainfall, which was at times very heavy. Mild temperatures at the beginning of August were lower than in recent years, pointing to a later harvest compared to recent years, though totally in keeping with “historic” averages. A rise in daily temperatures was noted through the last ten days in August and throughout the month of September, with excellent variations between daytime and night temperatures making a fundamental contribution to the properties of the grapes, especially in terms of polyphenols. This phenomenon was particularly evident in the late-ripening varieties like Nebbiolo which had the chance to take full advantage of these conditions. On the whole, grape quality can be classified between good and very good, with excellent for Nebbiolo
