"A graceful wine with cinnamon, earth, strawberries, sweet violets and leesy complexity. There is a lot of fruit depth, with a full body, lifted acidity and dense, ripe, velvety tannins. The finish is polished yet tight. Drinkable now, but best from 2027." ~95 James Suckling
"The 2021 Barolo Castiglione is a superb entry-level Barolo from Vietti. Rich, deep and layered in the glass, the 2021 offers tons of near- and medium-term appeal. The blend of sites is compelling. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, menthol, and licorice are all beautifully amplified. In 2021, the Castiglione approaches the level of the crus, and that is saying something." ~94 Vinous Media
The 2021 Barolo Castiglione is a ruby red color and is floral on the nose, opening to perfumed aromas of roses, fresh cherries, sweet herbs, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely structure and is very well-balanced, and I love the apricot-noted fruit on the finish. The fruit is more present than in the 2020 version of the same wine. A fantastic vintage for this entry-level wine, I love it already and would be happy to grab a few cases to enjoy over the coming 15 years. (Moving forward, due to newly implemented labeling restrictions, they are going to remove “Castiglione” from the front label, and it will only be on noted the back label.) ~93 Jeb Dunnuck
"Elegantly lifted aromas dance between depth and delicacy, as red fruits and mixed flowers float above subtle herbal undertones. The palate tells its story through balsamic notes and bright acidity, while finely structured tannins provide graceful framework. The finish remains buoyant and fresh, concluding with an engaging savory narrative that beckons another sip. Drink Now - 2045" ~92 Wine Enthusiast
2021 Vietti Barolo DOCG


2021 Vietti Barolo DOCG
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- "A Graceful Wine" ~95 James Suckling
- 97 Point " Extraordinary" Vintage ~Wine Advocate
- "One of the 25 Best Barolo Producers" ~Forbes
- From One of the Founding Fathers of Modern Barolo
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About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Nebbiolo
- Region:
- Piemonte
- Sub-Appellation:
- Barolo
- Alcohol:
- 14.0%
- Size:
- 750ml
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- PAIRS WITH
- Pasta · Truffle · Cheese · Red Meat
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Low Acidity
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Soft Tannins
Firm Tannins
Dry
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