Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020 DOCG 1.5l

Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020 DOCG 1.5L is a wine that captures, in just a few bottles, the complexity of the Piedmontese Langhe and the commitment of a family-run winery rooted in the region. The eponymous Rocche di Castiglione cru, exposed to Alpine breezes and calcareous-clay soil, yields wines of rich texture and identity, faithful to their terroir without sacrificing elegance. The Vietti winery, a cornerstone of Italian winemaking in the Langhe, has for generations embraced a philosophy centered on the vineyard, meticulous attention to detail, and a vision that blends tradition and innovation. This approach translates into meticulous farming practices, controlled winemaking, and a maturation process that enhances the wine's power without overpowering it, allowing it to slowly evolve toward ever deeper profiles. Rocche di Castiglione's distinctive traits include a pronounced minerality, a smooth tannic texture, and a synergy between fruit and spice that persists throughout the tasting. Its color is an intense ruby ​​with garnet highlights, and its aromas open with ripe black cherry, violet, black pepper, and a hint of cocoa reminiscent of oak aging. On the palate, the structure is dense yet balanced, guided by a natural freshness and sweet, carbonated tannins that invite further exploration. The finish is long, with balsamic notes and a graphite finish that accompany the tasting and invites a second tasting, especially once the wine's obvious evolution has been appreciated in the context of enlightened conviviality. In the Vietti range, Barolo Rocche di Castiglione occupies a prominent position as an authentic expression of the cru, offering an immediate interpretation of the terroir but capable of maturing with dignity over time, an excellent companion for structured dishes and for moments of wine-related meditation, a prestigious bottle which, thanks to its 1.5 litre size, shortens oxygenation times and makes this proposal particularly suitable for ceremonies or high-level conviviality, in line with the STELT positioning.