The 2018 Burlotto Barolo is celebrated as a "classical beauty" with a "wonderfully sweet, fleshy elegance and a delicious accessibility". The 2018 vintage was cooler and less concentrated than surrounding years, which perfectly suits Burlotto's transparent and delicate style. Fabio Alessandria's approach, notably 100% whole-cluster fermentation, imparts an "unmistakable lift and aromatic complexity" to the wine, often drawing comparisons to Chambolle-Musigny rather than traditional Barolo styles. This traditional winemaking involves hand-harvesting, 60 days of skin maceration, fermentation in large open vats, foot-crushing, and three years of ageing in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels. 【A Barolo of transparent, delicate style with Burgundian elegance and aromatic complexity due to 100% whole-cluster fermentation】. Critics have highly rated this vintage, with scores up to 97/100. Expect notes of rose petal, wild strawberry, sweet herbs, and crushed spice, supported by ultra-fine tannins and fresh acidity, focusing more on movement and perfume than sheer power. Other tasting notes include refined aromas of currants, raspberries, cherries, roses, and subtle spiciness like cardamom and anise, with a hint of orange peel, leading to an incredibly seductive and layered palate. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions: This Barolo is a fantastic match for rich, savoury dishes such as beef short ribs, lamb shanks, and truffle pasta or risotto. It also pairs wonderfully with aged hard cheeses and game birds. 🥂 Event suggestions: The 2018 Burlotto Barolo is versatile; it can be enjoyed now for its delicious accessibility or cellared comfortably for another 5 to 8+ years, or even decades for milestone celebrations. It's an excellent choice for a sophisticated dinner with friends or a special occasion that calls for a truly elegant red wine.