Vietti - Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione 2020 (1.5L)
Jeb Dunnuck: 98 Points
A medium red hue the 2020 Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione offers more complexity and is more nuanced in the glass with notes of dried raspberries tangerine roses dried herbs and cedar. Medium-bodied it is crunchy with an elegant feel but has balanced structure and retains a somewhat more chiseled feel that?s true to the vintage. It has a lot to enjoy now and also has a wide drinking window. Drink 2025-2050. Vietti was founded by Carlo Vietti in the late 1800s and is based in Castiglione Falletto. After marrying Luciana Vietti in the late 1950s Alfredo Currado joined the operations of the winery and later was largely regarded as responsible for the resurrection of the Arneis grape. Until last year the estate had been helmed by fifth-generation winemaker Luca Currado Vietti and his wife Elena who have been the longtime champions of their family?s winery. In 2016 the estate was purchased by Krause Holdings which had enabled Luca and Elena to continue their roles while simultaneously supporting significant growth gaining sought-after site acquisitions for production such as Monvigliero in Barolo. Eugenio Palumbo who has a long tenure with the winery in all operations has assumed control as the winemaker of the estate today. Though the winery is in solid control in terms of the winemaking the recent departure of Luca and Elena is certain to leave a spiritual hole impossible to fill any time soon.
jsJames Suckling: 96 Points
Charming and enticing with aromas of sweet cherries strawberries cedar dried herbs and some baking spices. Sensational concentration with a vivid center-palate on the full to medium body. The fine and firm tannins are harmoniously balanced by the succulent red currants and crisp acidity. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Try after 2028.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The Vietti 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a very delineated wine with sharp ferrous notes cherry cola redcurrant and chalky mineral. It is extremely precise in terms of its aromas. The effect is direct and layered showing different sides and increasing complexity as it opens in the glass. Dried floral notes purple flower and iris also appear delicately. The chalky tannins feel abrupt at this young stage but this wine is built to last nonetheless. Only 3512 bottles were created. 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
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a magical wine from a magical site. It marries finesse and volume to a degree that is not found in most of the other wines in this range. Castiglione Falletto is the center of the Barolo production zone literally and figuratively the place where many different soil types meet. As a result the wines often possess mind-blowing balance which is very much the case here. (Drink between 2028-2045)
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
A dense solidly built version whose core of cherry and raspberry fruit is accented by iron wild herb and juniper notes. Focused by vibrant acidity and underlined with chalky tannins this red is long and detailed on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. ?B.S.
