99 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2019 Barolo Acclivi is ripe with fresh raspberry, fresh sage, cinnamon, and wild roses. It takes on more depth and concentration and is long and elegant on the palate, with fine tannins and fresh notes of grenadine, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Long on the palate, cleansing and refined, with apricot and fresh citrus, this wine is drinking wonderfully at all its stages and is one of the more exceptional wines in the range for its balance. Drink 2025-2045. (May 2023)."
97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Another stunner from this iconic producer, Burlotto’s 2019 Acclivi opens with heady aromas of crushed mint, iris, perfumed berry and Asian spice. Smooth and delicious, the elegant and energized palate delivers juicy cranberry, cherry compote, star anise and blood orange before a tangy mineral finish recalling saline. Firm but refined tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure and balance. Drink 2027–2044. (Feb 2023)."
97 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2019 Barolo Acclivi is a selection of fruit from old vines in the best positions in Verduno. Specifically, it is a blend of fruit from Monvigliero, Neirane and Rocche dell’Olmo. The bouquet opens to elegant floral intensity with wild rose, violet, orange peel and delicate berry. This wine feels very alive thanks to the lifted and delicate nature of its aromas. The finish is silky, with melting tannins and terrific length. Wines from Verduno tend to show a combination of floral intensity and spiciness, but this vintage of Acclivi is partial to the floral side of the equation. Drink 2025-2055 (Aug 2023)."
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous(: The 2019 Barolo Acclivi is a very serious wine in this range. It possesses a gorgeous core and tons of supporting structure. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in bottle, as it really needs that time to release its aromatics. I have seen this wine blossom with cellaring, and imagine that will be the case here as well. Today, the Acclivi is quite closed, but time in the glass releases gorgeous red fruit and blood orange character. Although the Acclivi is not as coveted as the Cannubi or Monvigliero, it is an important wine in its own right, as several recent bottles of the 2006 showed. Think of it like Rousseau's Clos Saint-Jacques relative to the Chambertin and Beze. Drink 2027-2039 (Jan 2023)."
94 points Decanter: "A blend from three different MGAs (Monvigliero, Rocche Olmo, Nerirane) fermented and aged in big oak vessels, this interpretation exhibits aromas of violets, dried cherry and pot pourri, with some earthiness. The palate is tantalising and fresh, with firm and dusty, if not angular, tannins on the muscular finish. There is good length here. A wine to follow. Drinking window 2024-2045 (Jan 2023)."
17.5/20 points Walter Speller (Jancis Robinson): "Just mid ruby. Serious and a little brooding, hints of raspberry, wild strawberry with an under tow of spice. Really opens up in the glass. Fantastic, lively acidity that melts into the ripe raspberry fruit on the finish. Long chewy tannins and finely balanced. Such elegance! Not ready yet. Drink 2026-2038 (Jan 2023)."
97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Another stunner from this iconic producer, Burlotto’s 2019 Acclivi opens with heady aromas of crushed mint, iris, perfumed berry and Asian spice. Smooth and delicious, the elegant and energized palate delivers juicy cranberry, cherry compote, star anise and blood orange before a tangy mineral finish recalling saline. Firm but refined tannins and vibrant acidity provide structure and balance. Drink 2027–2044. (Feb 2023)."
97 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2019 Barolo Acclivi is a selection of fruit from old vines in the best positions in Verduno. Specifically, it is a blend of fruit from Monvigliero, Neirane and Rocche dell’Olmo. The bouquet opens to elegant floral intensity with wild rose, violet, orange peel and delicate berry. This wine feels very alive thanks to the lifted and delicate nature of its aromas. The finish is silky, with melting tannins and terrific length. Wines from Verduno tend to show a combination of floral intensity and spiciness, but this vintage of Acclivi is partial to the floral side of the equation. Drink 2025-2055 (Aug 2023)."
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous(: The 2019 Barolo Acclivi is a very serious wine in this range. It possesses a gorgeous core and tons of supporting structure. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in bottle, as it really needs that time to release its aromatics. I have seen this wine blossom with cellaring, and imagine that will be the case here as well. Today, the Acclivi is quite closed, but time in the glass releases gorgeous red fruit and blood orange character. Although the Acclivi is not as coveted as the Cannubi or Monvigliero, it is an important wine in its own right, as several recent bottles of the 2006 showed. Think of it like Rousseau's Clos Saint-Jacques relative to the Chambertin and Beze. Drink 2027-2039 (Jan 2023)."
94 points Decanter: "A blend from three different MGAs (Monvigliero, Rocche Olmo, Nerirane) fermented and aged in big oak vessels, this interpretation exhibits aromas of violets, dried cherry and pot pourri, with some earthiness. The palate is tantalising and fresh, with firm and dusty, if not angular, tannins on the muscular finish. There is good length here. A wine to follow. Drinking window 2024-2045 (Jan 2023)."
17.5/20 points Walter Speller (Jancis Robinson): "Just mid ruby. Serious and a little brooding, hints of raspberry, wild strawberry with an under tow of spice. Really opens up in the glass. Fantastic, lively acidity that melts into the ripe raspberry fruit on the finish. Long chewy tannins and finely balanced. Such elegance! Not ready yet. Drink 2026-2038 (Jan 2023)."
| Product SKU | 347788 |
| Producer | G.B. Burlotto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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