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Vietti - Rocche di Castiglione - Barolo DOCG
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The Vietti 2016 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a complete wine, offering exact measures of purity, intensity, freshness, and structure. This is the 360-degree Barolo from Vietti, with fruit sourced closest to home in Castiglione Falletto. Rocche di Castiglione sees more shade hours, and that becomes an important factor in the hottest vintages and the longest growing seasons. It creates diurnal shifts that positively impact the purity and brilliant focus of the fruit. Of all the commune of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto produced exceptional results across the board in this classic vintage. Dark fruit, pressed lilac, blood orange, powdered liquorice, balsam herb, spice, iron ore and aniseed fit together perfectly like pieces in a puzzle. Once completed, that puzzle offers a dazzling panoramic portrait of this special Barolo territory.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Vietti
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Barolo DOCG
- Region
- Piedmont
Technical
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- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this wine
Vietti is a renowned producer of Barolo DOCG wines, and their Rocche di Castiglione is a standout example of the style. The winery has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been owned by the Vietti family since the early 20th century. Today, the winery is run by Luca Currado, who has continued the family's tradition of producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the Langhe region.
The Rocche di Castiglione vineyard is located in the Castiglione Falletto commune, which is known for producing some of the most elegant and refined Barolo wines. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level, and the soil is a mix of clay and limestone, which gives the wine its characteristic minerality and complexity.
The wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, which are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure only the best fruit is used. The grapes are then fermented in stainless steel tanks for around 4 weeks, before being aged in oak barrels for 30 months. The result is a wine that is rich and full-bodied, with aromas of dark fruit, leather, and tobacco, and a long, complex finish.
Overall, Vietti's Rocche di Castiglione is a classic example of Barolo DOCG, and is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
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Vietti
The Vietti family has been producing wine for four generations in Castiglione Falletto, at the heart of the Barolo area. Carlo Vietti founded the winery in the 1800s and his son Mario and the next generations carried on his…
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Piedmont
Piemonte (Piedmont) occupies most of northwestern Italy, bordering Switzerland in the north and France in the west and almost reaching the Mediterranean coast. Its capital and largest city is Turin (Torino). In the wine world…
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Barolo DOCG
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