Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2005Product #22104
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Color/Type Red Country/State Italy Email Wines Q3 2009 (July - Sept) Price $30 - $50 Producer Vietti Region Piemonte: Barolo/Barbaresco Varietal Nebbiolo Vintage 2005 -
The 2005 Barolo Castiglione is especially taut and focused in this vintage. Floral notes are intermingled with dark red fruit, spices and new leather in this gorgeous, poised offering. The 2005 Barolo Castiglione uncharacteristically needs some bottle age but it offers integrity of fruit that is remarkable. Over the last few years Luca Currado has stepped up the quality of the Castiglione bottling in a major way. In 2005 the main vineyards in the Barolo Castiglione are Ravera, Bricco del Fiasco, Fossati, and Ciabot Berton. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025.Wine Advocate 92 points
Shows sweet berry and perfume on the nose, with rose and raspberry. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a milk chocolate, berry and vanilla aftertaste. Big and chewy. Yet balanced and very pretty. Best after 2012Wine Spectator 92 points
