Vietti - Barolo Castiglione 2020 (1.5L)
James Suckling: 94 Points
Racy and focused. I like the aromas of lavender violet and white roses alongside strawberry cranberry and stone. Medium body with firm and fine tannins that are long and succulent. It?s fine and polished. Vegan. Needs three to four years to come together.
Vinous: 93 Points
Fragrant polished and vibrant right out of the gate the 2020 Barolo Castiglione displays beautifully-lifted notes of crushed red berry fruit rose petal mint white pepper and orange peel. This classically built mid-weight Barolo is classy to the core. Like all the 2020s here it will benefit from time in bottle or a good decant (Drink between 2024-2035)
Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points
Floral fruity and appealing the 2020 Barolo Castiglione is the calling card of the estate for the entry to the Barolo range. Emblematic of the vintage it?s appealing upfront with aromas of cherry candies crushed flowers apricots and dusty earth. On the palate it offers sweet tannins fresh acidity and a clean finish with nothing heavy. It is a lovely and easy-drinking wine already but it doesn?t lack Nebbiolo character. This will be a wine to snap up on restaurant lists for its value and approachability. Drink 2024-2034. 50000 bottles. Vietti was founded by Carlo Vietti
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Always a popular choice the Vietti 2020 Barolo Castiglione (made with a blend of fruit from multiple MGA sites) has a voluptuous approach with dark fruit cola wild berry coulis and smoky tar. The wine wears a hot vintage well with accessible and powdery tannins for near or medium-term drinking. In terms of texture the Castiglione has a little more brawn and body compared to your standard Barolo. This is an ample release of 70000 bottles. Vietti has access to Nebbiolo from 10 MGA sites to make the various wines in its ample portfolio. We also have a new wine to celebrate?the 2019 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà?that knocks it out of the ballpark with its inaugural release. Published: Apr 04 2024
