Wine:

The 2017 Red Barolo Castiglione is a little gem of Italian class. At once pure, energetic, and powerful, it offers an extremely refined palate framed by firm tannins and nice volume, boosted by the solar character of the vintage. Very persistent, vibrant, and animated by very fresh flavors of fruit, it concentrates all the attributes of a great wine; really above the lot, rated 93/100 by Parker, it forces respect!

Vinification:

The grapes are selected from small vineyards in Barolo. The wines are vinified and aged separately before the blend. Aged for about 30 months in oak barrels and barriques.

Color:

Bright red of good intensity.

Nose:

Scents of cut grass underlined by aromas of red fruits.

Palate:

Powerful and refined, this wine with dense texture offers a fresh and fruity palate, with firm tannins and a great persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Risotto with truffles, jugged hare, hazelnut of venison.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Barolo, the flagship of Italy, is a prized terroir that has all wine lovers in a frenzy. In this land of excellence, enchanting the hills of Piedmont, the wines align structure and elegance in a complete harmony that only a few can match. The nebbiolo offers here its best expression, reminiscent of its cousins from Burgundy, with whom it rivals in finesse and complexity.