Barolo DOCG Castiglione 2018

Wine Description for Barolo DOCG Castiglione 2018 by Vietti

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, translucent purple with characteristic brick-red reflections at the rim – a classic sight for aged Nebbiolo that already hints at its elegance.

Nose

Pure seduction: rose petals and violets meet sour cherries, bright red berries and rosehip. These are joined by the typical Nebbiolo markers tar, frankincense and liquorice, which lend the wine an almost mystical depth. Nuances of nougat and plum round out the complex aromatic spectrum – a bouquet that immediately captivates.

Palate

After generous aeration, the true class of this Barolo reveals itself: present acidity imparts aristocratic freshness, whilst ripe tannins are perfectly embedded in the sweet fruit structure. The wine glides across the palate with finesse and remarkable precision. A texture that invites reverie.

Finish

Long, elegant and carried by a refreshing coolness – the wine lingers with floral notes and fine spice.

Terroir & Origin

A Barolo of diversity: The grapes come from several cru sites spread across the entire Barolo region – from Castiglione Falletto via La Morra to Serralunga d’Alba. Vines between ten and 45 years old on calcareous marl soils with varying limestone-clay ratios create the complexity of this wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Nebbiolo, hand-harvested on 4th October. Brief cold maceration, four-week skin contact, malolactic fermentation in used barrique, followed by 30 months ageing in large wooden cask. Bottled unfiltered – traditional vinification at the highest level.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with Tortelloni al Tartufo, sea bass in pancetta crust on beans or veal roulade with bay leaf, olives and Pecorino. Generally ideal with substantial Italian cuisine featuring mushrooms, game or mature cheese.

Special Features

A Barolo with impressive ageing potential – “made for eternity”. The impatient should decant for at least two hours. The wine combines power with finesse and represents the classic Barolo ideal.