Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2017

Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2017

* Type: Red Wine

* Denomination: Barolo DOCG

* Vintage: 2017

* Region/Country: Piedmont, Italy

* Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100%

* Format: 0.75 L

* Alcohol content: 15% vol. (indicative, may vary slightly)

* Serving temperature: 16-18 °C

* Aging: Approximately 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels and French barriques.

Description

Barolo Castiglione di Vietti is an iconic wine, produced with Nebbiolo grapes from vineyards located in the heart of the Barolo area, in particular in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto. It is an elegant and powerful Barolo, an expression of a unique terroir, characterized by clay-limestone soils and a cool and breezy climate.

Tasting Notes

* Color: Intense garnet red with orange reflections.

* Aroma: Complex and intense, with hints of ripe red fruit (cherry, plum), flowers (rose, violet), spices (licorice, tobacco) and balsamic notes.

* Taste: Elegant, powerful and austere, with well-present but velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Recommended pairings

It pairs perfectly with red meat dishes, game, braised meats, truffles and mature cheeses.