Barolo DOCG Riserva „Villero“ 2016 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Barolo DOCG Riserva „Villero“ 2016 1500ml Magnum by Vietti

Colour & Appearance

Medium cherry red with crystalline transparency and a delicate orange shimmer at the rim – the classic signature of a maturing Nebbiolo of great provenance.

Nose

A revelation of Piedmontese elegance: The 2016 Villero unites ethereal notes with earthy depth. Red and dark berries meld with orange peel, undergrowth and dried leaves. Interspersed are flashes of smoke, bresaola, anise, cherry stones and a mineral ore note – a fragrant interplay of captivating complexity.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this wine reveals itself: weightlessly light yet carried by earthy substance. The power is present, but never intrusive – instead a refined elegance that impresses. A sweet fruit core is framed by precise acidity and fine-grained, firm tannin. The texture is dense, filling the palate completely without ever feeling heavy. A Barolo of monumental structure and aristocratic finesse.

Finish

Long, persistent and multifaceted with lingering fruit and spice notes, carried by mineral freshness.

Terroir & Provenance

The Villero in Castiglione Falletto ranks among the most legendary crus of the Barolo region. South and south-westerly exposure, clay-rich soils and 47-year-old vines on just one hectare yield a concentration and depth that is unparalleled. The 2016 vintage is considered one of the great classical Barolo vintages.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Nebbiolo, harvested on 5 October 2016. Four-month maceration in stainless steel using the traditional submerged-cap method, malolactic fermentation in used barriques, followed by 30 months ageing in large oak casks – a vinification that unites tradition and precision.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A wine for great occasions: Brasato al Barolo, truffle risotto, braised ox cheeks, Parmigiano Reggiano aged 36 months, roasted porcini mushrooms or game in any form – from venison loin to wild boar ragout.

Special Features

The magnum bottle promises even slower, more harmonious maturation. A wine that can easily age for two to three decades, continuously gaining in complexity.