96 points James Suckling: "Attractive sweet berries with some wet-earth, crushed-stone and lavender undertones. Full-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a tight, linear tannin backbone. It’s rather muscular, yet at the same time tight, integrated and polished. A fantastic Castelletto. Try after 2025. (7/5/21)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Castelletto is fabulous. It is also the wine in this range that feels the least marked by heat. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and lavender all grace this beautifully translucent, expressive Barolo. There is some tannin that needs to soften - this is Monforte after all - but all the elements are impeccably balanced. Drink: 2025-2037. (Feb 2021)"
93+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Dried flowers, potpourri and aromas of crushed stone open the bouquet of the 2017 Barolo Castelletto. This is a nicely balanced expression of Nebbiolo that shows some heat, intensity and density but also leaves room for nuanced tones of spice, crushed white pepper and limestone. This is an elegant and lasting wine from the not-always-easy 2017 vintage. In the end, this edition of the Castelletto offers a terrific interpretation of a hot and dry vintage. Drink: 2024-2040. (Jun 2021)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$60 list] Harmonious and well laced with cherry and berry fruit flavors, this red delivers almost immediate appeal. A line of dusty tannins indicates otherwise, so give this a year or two. Tar, menthol and tobacco accents gather on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2035. 540 cases made, 180 cases imported. (11/15/21)"
92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "Aromas of woodland berries, French oak, coconut and menthol lead the nose. Reflecting the aromas, the full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and roasted coffee bean set against assertive, close-grained tannins that grip the close. Drink: 2023–2029. (Jul 2021)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Castelletto is fabulous. It is also the wine in this range that feels the least marked by heat. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and lavender all grace this beautifully translucent, expressive Barolo. There is some tannin that needs to soften - this is Monforte after all - but all the elements are impeccably balanced. Drink: 2025-2037. (Feb 2021)"
93+ points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Dried flowers, potpourri and aromas of crushed stone open the bouquet of the 2017 Barolo Castelletto. This is a nicely balanced expression of Nebbiolo that shows some heat, intensity and density but also leaves room for nuanced tones of spice, crushed white pepper and limestone. This is an elegant and lasting wine from the not-always-easy 2017 vintage. In the end, this edition of the Castelletto offers a terrific interpretation of a hot and dry vintage. Drink: 2024-2040. (Jun 2021)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$60 list] Harmonious and well laced with cherry and berry fruit flavors, this red delivers almost immediate appeal. A line of dusty tannins indicates otherwise, so give this a year or two. Tar, menthol and tobacco accents gather on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2035. 540 cases made, 180 cases imported. (11/15/21)"
92 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "Aromas of woodland berries, French oak, coconut and menthol lead the nose. Reflecting the aromas, the full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and roasted coffee bean set against assertive, close-grained tannins that grip the close. Drink: 2023–2029. (Jul 2021)"
| Product SKU | 343813 |
| Producer | Veglio/Mauro |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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