COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Fratelli Seghesio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barolo DOCG Castelletto by Fratelli Seghesio is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically Monforte d'Alba within the Castelletto cru. Produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is classified as Barolo DOCG. The estate, Fratelli Seghesio, was founded in 1988 and is managed by the second generation of the family, who are committed to expressing their terroir through a blend of tradition and innovation. This particular bottling comes from the younger vines within their Castelletto vineyard, aiming for an elegant and balanced expression of the cru. The vineyard is situated at an elevation of 350 meters with a south-east exposure, on soils rich in tuffaceous clay and limestone. The winery employs sustainable farming practices, holding SQNPI certification.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fratelli Seghesio is unrelated to the Seghesio Family Vineyards in Sonoma, California.
Fact 02
The 'Castelletto' bottling comes from vines aged 20-30 years.
Fact 03
The winery is SQNPI certified, a national quality system for integrated production in Italy.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for two years in large oak casks (50HL).
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barolo DOCG Castelletto begins with hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes. Fermentation and maceration on the skins take place over 10-15 days in temperature-controlled rotary fermenters. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in large oak casks (50HL). It then undergoes an additional 6 months of aging in the bottle before release. The winery adheres to sustainable farming practices and is SQNPI certified.
