Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 94
The 2021 Barolo Castiglione is a superb entry-level Barolo from Vietti. Rich, deep and layered in the glass, the 2021 shows tons of near- and medium-term appeal. The blend of sites is compelling. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, menthol, and liquorice are all beautifully implied. In 2021, the Castiglione approaches the level of the crus, and that is saying something.
Robert Parker 94
The name “Castiglione” is being taking off the bottle, and what we have instead is the Vietti 2021 Barolo… Winemaking has not changed, and the wine remains a blend of 20-plus MGA sites. There is no particular set formula. The parcels are fermented separately and a final blending decision is made further down the road. You still get the same phenomenal value. This wine offers firm structure, plummy dark fruit flavors and elegantly chalky tannins. The finish is a little dry, and that ending gives the wine a near-term personality.
