Brezza
Barolo Castellero 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Barolo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
- Grape variety and style: Organic Nebbiolo Lampia, Barolo DOCG with an austere and intense profile
- Historic vineyard: Cru Castellero in Barolo, 300 metres; vines planted in 1970 (over 40 years old)
- Soil and exposure: Sandy-silty sandstone, south-facing for greater structure
- Profile and serving: notes of rose, cherry, pepper; serve at 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
- Vinification and alcohol: single vineyard in excellent vintages; 14.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Barolo Castellero by Brezza is an organic red wine, made exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes of the Lampia sub-variety. In the glass, it displays a austere and profound structure, supported by vibrant acidity and powerful tannins. The aromatic profile is clear, ranging from notes of wild rose and cherry, enriched by more complex hints of liquorice, white pepper and tobacco. Thanks to its remarkable concentration, this Piedmontese expression pairs perfectly with rich menus, making it ideal alongside red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the historic Castellero cru, located in the territory of the Barolo commune. The vineyard, facing south at around three hundred metres above sea level, boasts over forty-year-old vines that sink their roots into the Diano Sandstones. This soil of marine origin features a pronounced sandy component, alongside silt and clay, which imparts marked energy to the wine. The geological characteristics of the terrain require patience, as they give a youthful power that needs time to evolve, round out the tannins and achieve full gustatory balance.
How it is produced
Vineyard cultivation follows the principles of organic farming and adopts the Guyot pruning system, maintaining low yields. In the cellar, a respectful approach is pursued, designed to naturally support the development of the fruit. Through the separate vinification of the single vineyard, the identity of the territory of origin is preserved intact. To enhance the aromatic potential and the important tannic structure, it is recommended to allow preliminary oxygenation and to serve in large glasses, allowing the wine's freshness to emerge progressively.
History and Curiosities
The renowned Barolo DOCG Castellero by Brezza originates from vines over forty years old cultivated at three hundred metres above sea level. Rooted in the sandy soils of the Arenarie di Diano, these historic plants yield precious grapes, vinified separately only in vintages of exceptional quality. Presented in the traditional Albeisa bottle with embossed branding, this extraordinary organic red expresses a noble structure and a refined tannic texture, destined to evolve magnificently over time to offer an unforgettable tasting experience.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
94/100
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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2021
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1885
- Oenologist: Enzo Brezza
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 20
Located a short walk from the center of the small town of Barolo is immersed in the vineyards as well as the adjacent Restaurant and Hotel also family. Currently the Company is conducted in organic farming certified by the fourth generation. Proponents of tradition, we are convinced that today the best way to respect the spirit consists in not a priori close the door to innovation, particularly if this enables us to better protect and enhance its typical wines of Langa, the characteristics of the grapes and the various terroir.
The company's philosophy is to produce single-variety wines looking better vineyard with appropriate pruning and thinning accurate. We practice the use of green manure and compost that enhance the vitality of the soil and we use light equipment that reduce compaction and fuel consumption. Such meticulous care for the vines, with appropriate pruning, has preserved in excellent health so that some strains have reached the venerable age of 70 years.
With manual harvesting, carried out with great care, we try to pick the grapes at the right degree of maturity. In fact, they will then find all the harmony and balance of a great wine. In the cellar, we try to accompany this quality until the bottle. We work with a light hand, control temperature and spontaneous fermentation. The aging for wines that need it is traditional, in large casks made of Slavonian oak, with the planks bent on fire but not roasted.
The wines are aged in wood are neither filtered nor clarified. Ten years ago we decided to use for the closure of a significant amount of our bottles in an innovative glass stopper which provides, in our opinion, more guarantees respecting the typical characteristics of our wines. Read more
| Name | Brezza Barolo Castellero 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Barolo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Brezza |
| Story | History and Curiosities The renowned Barolo DOCG Castellero by Brezza originates from vines over forty years old cultivated at three hundred metres above sea level. Rooted in the sandy soils of the Arenarie di Diano, these historic plants yield precious grapes, vinified separately only in vintages of exceptional quality. Presented in the traditional Albeisa bottle with embossed branding, this extraordinary organic red expresses a noble structure and a refined tannic texture, destined to evolve magnificently over time to offer an unforgettable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Barolo (CN) |
| Soil composition | Sandy-silty (sand 40%, silt 33%, clay 27%). |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3,700 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 6,000–7,000 kg/ha |
| Production technique | Vinificazione separata di singolo vigneto (solo nelle annate di buona qualità) |
| Wine making | The grapes are vinified separately only in vintages that are of good quality. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |