COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Vietti s.r.l.
REGION
Piedmont
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020 from Vietti s.r.l. originates from the historic Rocche di Castiglione cru in the Barolo DOCG of Piedmont. Vietti was an early adopter of single-vineyard Barolo designations, releasing their first cru bottling in 1965. The vines for this specific wine were planted in 1958 and 1969. The 2020 vintage is recognized for its substantial structure and capacity for long-term aging. The estate employs organic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€200
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vietti was among the first producers to label a Barolo by its single vineyard cru in 1965.
Fact 02
Vines in the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard date back to 1958 and 1969.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage saw 25% of grapes fermented with whole clusters for added complexity.
Fact 04
Farming practices at this cru are noted as organic ('bio').
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020 begins with organic viticulture. During fermentation, 25% of the grapes were fermented with whole clusters, utilizing a submerged cap technique. Malolactic fermentation occurred over four months in used barriques. The wine then underwent aging in traditional large wooden barrels (botti).
