Burlotto - Dives 2021

Anbau: naturnah

Ausbau: 9 Monate Holzfass

Flaschenreifung: mehrere Monate

Inhalt / Gebinde: 75 cl / 6er Karton

The 2021 Langhe Sauvignon Dives is dazzling. I can't believe I am writing that about at a Piedmont Sauvignon Blanc, but that is very much the case here. Rich and almost phenolic, with tons of depth, the Dives offers up a whole range of apricot and orchard fruit flavors, along with varietal floral, sage and tomato leaf accents. The balance of riper Sauvignon flavors and energy is compelling. Aging in acacia lends structure and textural depth, but the oak imprint is ultimately very, very subtle. I tasted the Dives at the end of a comprehensive survey of all the Burlotto new releases and was totally blown away. What a wine! Readers should note that Burlotto also makes a lighter, fresher Langhe Sauvignon, but I did not taste it for this report. 94/100 (11.2022)

The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2021 Langhe Sauvignon Dives comes from a 1.5-hectare site with chalky, bluish marl Sant'Agata soils at 500 meters in elevation that reinforces freshness and fragrance in the grapes. It ferments in oak and ages on the lees until late June the following year. Obtaining correct fruit maturity is key because vintner Fabio Alessandria does not like excessively green or tropical tones. He seeks freshness and minerality over a lean but texturally interesting mouthfeel. Production is 3,500 bottles. 92/100 (08.2023)