Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2020

Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%
The “Castiglione” Barolo is our expression of Barolo
classico. The grapes come from small yet significant
vineyards in the various municipalities of the Barolo
region. The average age of the Guyot-cultivated vines
is between 10 and 45 years old, with a density of
about 4,500 plants per hectare. The soil is rich in
limestone and clay.

Winemaking: each individual cru is vinified and aged
separately and in different ways to bring out the
characteristics of each “terroir”. The grapes are
harvested by hand in October. After gentle pressing,
the juice ferments in contact with the skins for around 3 - 4 weeks in a steel tank. This period includes
pre- and post-fermentation maceration, involving the
traditional submerged-cap method. Malolactic
fermentation takes place in wood.

Ageing: around 30 months in large barrels and, for a
small portion, barriques. Each cru is vinified separately
and assembled before bottling.

Description: ruby-red colour with medium intensity.
The nose is explosive, opulent, seductive and striking.
Notes of plum, red ripe black and sour cherries,
blackberry, rose petal, and tobacco. The flavour is classic, rich and potent on the palate, with balsamic and slightly spicy notes. The tannins are well integrated.