Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2019 Vietti

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Vietti
Vintage	2019
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Grape	Nebbiolo
Volume	0,75
Condition	In single OWC
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2026-2055
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	In single OWC
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2026-2055
Stock	0

Professional reviews

BOW (8.75)

James Suckling (96)

Ravishing aromas of crushed raspberries and blueberries with rose petal and stem undertones. Full-bodied with integrated tannins that are very fine and long. It lasts for minutes on the palate. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Give it four or five years to open.

Jeb Dunnuck (97)

Number 29 in the Top 100 from 2023

More lift is on display in the aromas of the 2019 Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione, with medicinal herbs, menthol, red raspberry, and a more cooling effect. The tannin structure is finer as well, with more drying sensation, fresh acidity, and more. From a southeast exposition that has more ventilation, I personally prefer this wine to the others from Vietti. It is not lacking in complexity. Drink 2025-2045 and beyond.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 this 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. 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.