BAROLO 2021
Vietti
Add to Cart
- Vintage
- 2021
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Region
- Piemonte
- Parker
- 94
- Vinous
- 94
- Appellation
- Barolo DOCG
- Volume
- 0,75 l
- Grape variety
- Nebbiolo
- Serving temperature
- 16
- Drinking window
- 2028-2035
Parker review
This bottle marks the end of an era, and all you Barolo Castiglione fans out there are in for some very bad news. The name "Castiglione" is being taking off the bottle, and what we have instead is the Vietti 2021 Barolo. In truth, the name "Castiglione" does appear in very small, small letters at the bottom of the label for old time's sake, but during my discussion during this tasting, I agreed to remove it from the wine's official name in our database. I'm told it will definitely be gone by the next release. Apparently, the estate was on the wrong end of a copyright issue, so it had to go. Winemaking has not changed, and the wine remains a blend of 20-plus MGA sites. There is no particular set formula. The parcels are fermented separately and a final blending decision is made further down the road. You still get the same phenomenal value. This wine offers firm structure, plummy dark fruit flavors and elegantly chalky tannins. 94/100.
Press
Antonio Galloni's Vinous.com: 94/100 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 amplied. In 2021, the Castiglione approaches the level of the crus, and that is saying something !
Other wines from this domain
Professional and accessible wine advice? Call Jean Paul @ +32 (0) 3 711 32 22, mail us @
info@vinesse.be or visit our wineshop in Nieuwkerken-Waas.
