Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2020

About This Wine

Vietti's Barolo Castiglione is a benchmark for classic Barolo, showcasing the elegance and complexity of this esteemed Piedmontese appellation. Crafted entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is a "blend of crus," meaning it draws fruit from several significant vineyard parcels across various Barolo municipalities, including Castiglione Falletto, Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, Novello, and Serralunga d'Alba. This multi-vineyard approach allows Vietti to express a harmonious and complete picture of the Barolo terroir.

Typically, it presents with a garnet-red color and an "explosive" aromatic profile, featuring notes of red and black fruits like plum, cherry, and blackberry, intertwined with floral hints of rose petal, and savory undertones of tobacco, licorice, and earthy spice. On the palate, it is rich and potent, with well-integrated yet firm tannins, bright acidity, and a long, persistent finish that often includes balsamic and sometimes leathery or alpine herb notes. While approachable in its youth with a good decant, Vietti Barolo Castiglione is built for aging, capable of developing further complexity and nuance over many years.