Vietti
Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation in barrique (about four weeks), maturation in oak barrels for 31 months; bottled without filtration. |
- Cru Rocche: Vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, south-east exposure and sandy-clay soils
- Nebbiolo 100%: Barolo DOCG with a ruby red colour, elegant and structured style, 14.5% vol
- Vinification: cold maceration, fermentation in steel at 30-32°C, submerged cap
- Ageing: malolactic fermentation in wood, 31 months in oak barrels, bottled unfiltered
- Tasting: dried rose and truffle, silky tannins; decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Barolo Rocche di Castiglione by Vietti is a prestigious Piedmontese red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, made from Nebbiolo grapes, vinified in steel and aged in oak barrels. The aromatic bouquet releases elegant notes of dried rose, liquorice, spices and truffle, harmoniously intertwined with delicate hints of wild berries. On the palate, the taste is balanced and supported by silky tannins that give a fleshy and well-integrated structure. The sip culminates in a long and persistent finish, a noble expression of the territory, ideal for pairing with mature cheeses and game-based dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes ripen in the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard, located on steep terraces in the heart of Castiglione Falletto. This plot, cultivated using the Guyot system, boasts a south-east exposure and an altitude of three hundred and thirty metres. The soil is characterised by a significant presence of sand, mixed with clay and marl, a key element in giving the wine extraordinary structural finesse. The strong temperature variations between day and night favour the concentration of aromas in the bunches, enhancing the character of vines that have resided on these hills for over fifty years.
How it is produced
The manual harvest is followed by gentle pressing and a phase of cold maceration. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks using the submerged cap technique, with regular pumping over to ensure optimal extraction. After malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels, the wine matures for thirty-one months in oak barrels. It is finally bottled without filtration to preserve its natural complexity, making it a suitable choice for those following a vegan diet.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1873, the iconic Vietti winery enhances the Barolo DOCG thanks to vineyards located on the steep terraces of the Rocche di Castiglione cru. This outstanding vintage is born from historic vines planted between 1950 and 1968, capable of imparting incredible aromatic intensity.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1873
- Oenologist: Eugenio Palumbo
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 75
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| Name | Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Vietti |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1873, the iconic Vietti winery enhances the Barolo DOCG thanks to vineyards located on the steep terraces of the Rocche di Castiglione cru. This outstanding vintage is born from historic vines planted between 1950 and 1968, capable of imparting incredible aromatic intensity. |
| Origin | Rocche di Castiglione, Castiglione Falletto (Piemonte) |
| Climate | Forti escursioni termiche tra il giorno e la notte |
| Soil composition | Clay, marl and sand |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4600 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 22 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 30–32 °C |
| Fermentation | About four weeks |
| Production technique | Pre-fermentation cold maceration; alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks with a submerged cap system and daily pump-overs; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in oak barrels for 31 months; bottled without filtration |
| Wine making | Pre-fermentation cold maceration (about 4 days), followed by alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks at 30–32 °C with a submerged cap system and daily pump-overs (about 24–28 days total in contact with the skins); malolactic fermentation in barriques; maturation in oak barrels for 31 months; bottled without filtration. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation in barrique (about four weeks), maturation in oak barrels for 31 months; bottled without filtration. |
| Total acidity | 5.81 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 32.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |