Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2011

Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2011

Vietti, 0,75 l - 14.65%
100% Nebbiolo

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Piedmont - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2011

Colour

Ruby red in color.

Bouquet

Complex and full-bodied with intense aromas of dried roses, liquorice, spice and truffles.

Flavour

Elegant with strong, yet balanced and silky tannins; long and persistent finish.

Pairing

Excellent with hearty foods such as stews, game, red meats and sharp cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese

Features

Name Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2011
Type Red still
Classification DOCG Barolo
Year 2011
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.65% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nebbiolo
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Origin Rocche of Castiglione
Cultivation system Guyot
No. plants per hectare 4,600
Yield per hectare 22 hl/ha
Production technique After harvest and gentle pressing, alcoholic fermentation takes place over 4 weeks in stainless steel tanks at 30-32°C (86-90°F), with frequent pumping of the wine over grape skins for flavor and color extraction.
Ageing After 4 weeks of malolactic fermentation in barriques, the wine is aged in Slovenian oak casks for 31 months. Bottled unfiltered.
Total acidity 5.81 gr/L
Dry extract 32.00 gr/L
Production year 3,000 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent with hearty foods such as stews, game, red meats and sharp cheeses.

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Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2011
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2011
James Suckling
95/100 
2011
Robert Parker
94/100 
2011
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2011
xtraWine
96/100 
2011
Decanter
98/100 
2016
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
Decanter
98/100 
2013
Decanter
95/100 
2012
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2010
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2010
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2007
Vietti
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