{"product_id":"2023-gb-burlotto-pelaverga-doc","title":"2023 GB Burlotto Pelaverga DOC","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderfully distinctive expression of \u003cstrong\u003ePelaverga Piccolo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the obscure native variety grown around Verduno at the northern edge of Barolo. Burlotto is one of the historic champions of the grape, producing a wine that is almost the stylistic opposite of Barolo: \u003cstrong\u003epale, fragrant, delicate and immediately drinkable\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet loaded with personality. Burlotto ferments the destemmed fruit in open French-oak vats and stainless steel, then generally matures it in stainless steel to preserve its aromatics. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 is especially aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e: translucent ruby in the glass, with \u003cstrong\u003ewild strawberry, raspberry, rosehip and violet\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by sage, pine and that unmistakable Pelaverga signature of \u003cstrong\u003efreshly cracked white and black pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e. One contemporary tasting also found smoke and pine alongside raspberry and rose. That pepperiness isn't just tasting-note poetry—Pelaverga contains significant levels of \u003cstrong\u003erotundone\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same aromatic compound responsible for the pepper character in varieties such as Syrah. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it's \u003cstrong\u003elight-bodied, juicy and energetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, with crunchy red fruit, refreshing acidity and very fine tannins. The fruit quickly gives way to savory herbs, pepper and a subtle saline quality, finishing clean, spicy and remarkably refreshing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a terrific wine to \u003cstrong\u003eserve slightly chilled—roughly 55–60°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Think somewhere between \u003cstrong\u003eFrappato, Schiava and cru Beaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with an unmistakably Piedmontese savory character and considerably more pepper. It's superb with \u003cstrong\u003esalumi, vitello tonnato, tajarin, mushroom dishes, roast chicken, rabbit or simply a plate of cheese and charcuterie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a nutshell:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEthereal and wonderfully weird—wild strawberry, raspberry and rose explode from the glass, followed by Burlotto Pelaverga's signature blast of cracked pepper, savory herbs and spice. Featherweight tannins and mouthwatering freshness make this one of Piedmont's most effortlessly charming reds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN WINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51691793809714,"sku":null,"price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/files\/BurlottoPelaverga_ac225f3f-61a8-4bd2-99ef-a519d8b940e3.png?v=1788289196","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2023-gb-burlotto-pelaverga-doc","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}