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Vietti Barolo, 2017 Red Wine

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Vietti - Castiglione, Piedmont
***94 Points- James Suckiling***
Special Offer | Was £69.95 | Now £49.95

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

Price:

$64.06 USD

31 In Stock

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Description

Designation: Barolo D.O.C.G.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Winemaking: The grapes are selected from very important small vineyards in the Barolo region. The vines are between 10 and 43 years old, planted in a clay-limestone soil and trained with the Guyot system. The average density is roughly 4,500 plants per hectare. All the different single vineyards are vinified and aged separately with slightly different processes to highlight the typical characteristics of each “terroir”.

Aging: The wine is aged for about 30 months in oak casks and barriques; all parcels are then carefully blended before bottling.

Description: On the nose explosive, opulent, charming and immediate. Hints of plum, ripe red and black cherry, blackberry, sour cherry, rose petals and tobacco. On the palate it is classic, rich, powerful, with notes of Alpine herbs and a leather finish. Tannins are already well-integrated.

““The 2017 Barolo Castiglione is a wild, exotic wine. Super-ripe red cherry, kirsch, cinnamon, tobacco, new leather and rose petal all flesh out in this ample, voluptuous Barolo from Vietti. The 2017 is a wine of significant heft hidden behind a wall of tannin. Give it a few years to soften or open it well in advance. Time brings out striking translucence as well as finesse.”

(A. Galloni, Febbraio 2021)

Food pairings: Stewed meats, wild game, read meats and cheeses.

Vietti is an Italian winery located in the Piemonte region, specifically in the commune of Castiglione Falletto. It's widely regarded as one of the top producers of Barolo, a prestigious red wine made from the Nebbiolo grape variety. The Vietti winery was founded in the 19th century by Carlo Vietti. Over the years, it has gained a reputation for producing high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. Vietti wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential.

In addition to Barolo, Vietti also produces other notable wines such as Barbera d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba, and Arneis. The winery is known for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods combined with modern techniques to produce wines that reflect both tradition and innovation. Vietti wines have received numerous accolades and awards over the years, solidifying their position as one of the leading producers in the Piemonte region and beyond

Condition

Good conditions

Reviews

***94 Points- James Suckiling***
"There’s such purity of fruit to this with both dried and ripe strawberries and citrus rind. It’s full-bodied and structured with layers of ripe tannins that are fine and polished. Tight at the end. Give this two or three years to open and soften. Try in 2024."

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