Vietti - Barolo DOCG - Castiglione Falletto - Castiglione - 2020

Fantastic Barolo from Castiglione Falletto from top producer Vietti

Ruby red wine with garnet glints. On the nose lush scents of plum, red cherry and ripe black cherry, blackberry, black cherry, rose petals and tobacco. On the palate the wine is classic, rich and powerful, with hints of alpine herbs and a leather finish. The tannins are nicely integrated.

The Barolo 'Castiglione' is a classic Barolo. The grapes come from small but very important vineyards spread over the different municipalities of the Barolo area, with vines that are between 10 and 45 years old. The soil is calcareous-clay. The average density per hectare is around 4,500 plants.

The grapes are harvested manually in September/October. After this, the grapes are gently pressed and the fermentation with the skins takes place in steel vats, at a controlled temperature, for a period of 3 to 4 weeks. The must is regularly pumped around during this period. The malolactic fermentation takes place in wooden barrels. The wine matures partly in large oak barrels and partly in barriques for a period of 30 months. After this, the wine is bottled. In the bottle, the wine refines for at least 10 months in the cellars of the domain.

Wine/food suggestion for Barolo Castiglione: Stew, game, red meat and cheese.

About Vietti:
At the end of the 19th century, about 150 years ago, Carlo Vietti started his own winery in Castiglione Falletto, in the same place where the company is still located today. In 2016, the company was bought by the Krause family. In addition to taking over the company, they decided to invest even more in the company by purchasing new vineyards. In 2023, Carlo Vietti will leave the company. It is important to know that the Krause family still adheres to the fundamental values ​​that have brought the Vietti family this far.

93/100 Points Robert Parker

Always a popular choice, the Vietti 2020 Barolo Castiglione (made with a blend of fruit from multiple MGA sites) has a voluptuous approach with dark fruit, cola, wild berry coulis and smoky tar. The wine wears a hot vintage well, with accessible and powdery tannins for near or medium-term drinking. In terms of texture, the Castiglione has a little more brawn and body compared to your standard Barolo.

94/100 points James Suckling

Racy and focused. I like the aromas of lavender, violet and white roses alongside strawberry, cranberry and stone. Medium body, with firm and fine tannins that are long and succulent. It's fine and polished. Vegan. Needs three to four years to come together.