Wine information
The grapes for this exceptional drop come from an abundance of vineyards throughout the Barolo region. The vines range in age from ten to 45 years. If you observe the soils more closely, you will find a mixture of calcareous marl, some with varying amounts of calcareous clay.
Expansion information
Special care was taken in the individual vinification and ageing of the hand-picked grapes from the respective sites and parcels. After de-stemming, a short cold maceration takes place in stainless steel fermentation tanks. Maceration is carried out with regular over-pumping, with the marc cap being submerged towards the end of fermentation to initiate post-fermentative maceration. In total, the wine spends an average of 24 days in contact with the must. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in used barriques, after which each wine is aged in large oak barrels for almost 30 months, according to its origin. Before bottling, the wine is neither clarified nor filtered.
Appearance
The colour shines in an almost transparent purple with lighter tones at the rim and striking red-brick reflections.
Sense of smell
The 2017 Barolo Castiglione by Vietti presents itself as a refined Barolo with a beguiling bouquet of bright red berries, the floral scent of rose petals and rose hips as well as fine nuances of cedar and cinnamon. A hint of incense, marzipan, nougat and latte unfolds in the glass when the wine gets some air. One cannot resist the temptation to taste it.
Taste
On the palate, the wine reveals itself with impressive finesse, complexity and a ripe, yet still youthfully demanding tannin and acid structure, which is perfectly balanced by the delicate, fruity sweetness. A true long-distance runner with plenty of potential for continued successful development in the years to come. A Barolo so lively that it makes its connoisseur seem almost weightless.
Recommendation
For those who can hardly wait to enjoy the wine, it is recommended to decant the wine at least two hours before consumption and serve it from a large glass. It goes perfectly with opulent and intense dishes.
Alternative food recommendations
- Red kale salad with hazelnut oil and quince
- Roast pork ravioli with fine herbs and spring onions
- Rack of lamb with truffle paste, artichoke hearts and parsnips.
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Winemaker | Vietti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Drinking temperature | 17° |
| Manufacturer | Vietti, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 12060 Castiglione Falletto / Italy |
