{"product_id":"vietti-barolo-rocche-di-castiglione-2022","title":"Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocche di Castiglione by Vietti is a prestigious Piedmontese red wine with controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, made from \u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that give a fleshy and well-integrated structure. The sip culminates in a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a noble expression of the territory, ideal for pairing with \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e and game-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes ripen in the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard, located on \u003cstrong\u003esteep terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003esignificant presence of sand\u003c\/strong\u003e, mixed with clay and marl, a key element in giving the wine extraordinary structural finesse. The strong \u003cstrong\u003etemperature variations\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest is followed by gentle pressing and a phase of \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks using the submerged cap technique, with regular pumping over to ensure optimal extraction. After malolactic fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine matures for thirty-one months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is finally bottled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve its natural complexity, making it a suitable choice for those following a vegan diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1873, the iconic Vietti winery enhances the \u003cstrong\u003eBarolo DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vietti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354476269739,"sku":"60859","price":1792.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/vietti-barolo-rocche-di-castiglione-2022_60859_1.webp?v=1775057366","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/vietti-barolo-rocche-di-castiglione-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}