Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2019

95 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$75 list] This is the most accessible Barolo from Vietti and the wine that casts the biggest net in terms of fruit sourcing from across many MGA sites. The 2019 Barolo Castiglione is a layered and generous wine that reflects the main takeaways offered by this very successful vintage. In fact, because this wine is not from a single site, it speaks more to the quality of the vintage than it does to any one specific vineyard. The Castiglione reveals generous richness and concentrated cherry fruit with dark saturation and good structure that comes from the thicker skins developed on Nebbiolo grapes this year. It concludes with a salty mineral note that adds focus and elegance. Drink: 2024-2040. (8/24/23)"

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Barolo Castiglione is elegant, translucent and classy. Crushed red berry fruit, orange peel, mint and cinnamon all grace this elegant, wonderfully nuanced Barolo from Vietti. I especially admire the energy here. In many vintages, the Castiglione is easygoing and quite accessible, but I see the 2019 needing a few more years to come into its own. I especially admire its focus and cut. Drink: 2024-2034. (Jan 2023)"

94 points James Suckling: "Extremely perfumed with hibiscus, flowers and watermelon with some fresh cherries. Medium-bodied with chewy, polished tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Very solid. Made from about 20 different vineyards. Needs time to soften. Vegan. Drink after 2027. (7/28/23)"

93 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Moving into more classically styled Barolo, the 2019 Barolo Castiglione has benchmark pure aromas and character of blood orange, raspberry licorice, fresh herbs, and fresh red flowers. It is taut with good intensity and is gripping with ripe tannins, driving but not harsh acidity, and a rocky mineral texture. Pure and clean, with red berries, turned earth, and bergamot, this is another outstanding entry to the range of Barolo from Vietti that will be deserving of time in cellar and drink well 2025-2040. (5/4/23)"

93 points Falstaff: "Bright ruby red with garnet. On the nose medium expression, fine earthy hints, sealing wax, ripe raspberries and cranberries, noble wood, in the echo fine flower. On the palate punchy, with tight tannin and clearly elaborated fruit core, currently still young and delicate, loosely knit, earthy tones on the finish. (10/6/23)"

93 points Ian D'Agata (Terroir Sense): "Bright red. Lovey red rose, spicy plum and violet on the fresh nose and palate. Closes long, mineral and with lovely balance. An excellent Barolo Castiglione, that delivers lots of Barolo wine for the money. This will be ready to drink fairly soon. Drinking window: 2025-2038. (12/8/23)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "A fruity style, featuring cherry, raspberry, violet and mineral flavors. Shows finesse, along with fine harmony, length and a chalky feel on the fresh finish. Best from 2025 through 2040. (2023)"