A classic, accessible introduction to the world of Piedmontese Nebbiolo — vinified from grapes sourced from several premier cru vineyard sites in the Barolo area, with velvety elegance and firmly structured tannins.
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Luminous cherry red with rusty hues and a lightened rim.
Nose
Wild strawberry, sour cherry and barberry, entwined with green walnut and roasted hazelnut; beneath, damp forest floor, undergrowth and moss, spiced with black pepper, juniper and plenty of sage — spicy, bloody, ferruginous.
Palate
Fruit and spice are perfectly balanced; gripping acidity, fleshy fullness and present yet velvety tannins provide structure and length. Piquant forest and herbal notes carry the finish.
Character
An open, distinctive Barolo with great elegance — the ideal entry point into Vietti’s single-vineyard world, without sacrificing depth or authenticity.
Pairing
Braised venison shoulder with savoy cabbage and pommes dauphine, oyster mushroom tacos or oven-roasted aubergine with Mediterranean herbs.
Notes
A blend of several top crus on calcareous marl soils, with vines between 10 and 45 years old — from an estate that was among the pioneers of cru vinification in 1961 and whose bottles have been adorned with artist labels since 1974.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Luminous cherry red with rusty hints and a rim already turning paler – the typical, transparent beauty of ripe Nebbiolo wines.
Nose
Discreetly dosed fruit: wild strawberry, sour cherry and barberry, surrounded by green walnut and roasted hazelnut. Beneath, hints of damp forest floor, undergrowth and moss. Black pepper, juniper and plenty of sage lend spice, along with a bloody, iron-rich note that creates tension.
Palate
An accessible, open yet decidedly distinctive Barolo with great elegance. Fruit and spice are perfectly balanced, while the gripping acidity draws the fruit out in length. Fleshy and bloody at once, carried by a present, firmly structured tannin framework. The velvety mouthfeel makes it astonishingly approachable for a young Barolo.
Finish
In the finale, the piquant notes of forest and herbs return – sage, juniper, undergrowth – ensuring a long, spicy finish to which the fruit clings firmly.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from a selection of excellent cru vineyard sites spread across the entire Barolo region – no coincidence for an estate that, in 1961 with Rocche di Castiglione, produced one of the very first single-vineyard Barolos. The soils: calcareous marl, composed differently depending on the site. Today Vietti owns 75 hectares in top vineyard sites such as Brunate, Lazzarito, Ravera or Cerequio.
Grape variety & vinification
Pure-bred Nebbiolo from Guyot training, around 4,500 vines per hectare, with vine ages ranging from 10 to 45 years. Vinified dry, 14.5% vol.
Food recommendations
The earthy, bloody side pairs brilliantly with braised venison shoulder with Savoy cabbage and pommes dauphine. Yet it also shines in vegetarian dishes: oyster mushroom tacos or oven-roasted aubergine with Mediterranean herbs and fried garlic reflect its forest and herbal notes.
Special features
The Castiglione is Vietti’s classic Barolo portrait – the entry point into an estate that has been pushing boundaries in Castiglione Falletto since 1873: Alfredo Currado saved Arneis from extinction, and since 1974 original artworks – including a drawing by Pasolini – have adorned the bottles. In 2025, Vietti was named Azienda dell’Anno by Doctor Wine. A Barolo that rarely combines accessibility and pride of origin so effortlessly.
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