100 points Luca Gardini: "From one of the most important cru in Castiglione Falletto, a superb interpretation made by Vietti. From vines aged nearly 50 years, one month of maceration on the skins, followed by thirty months in large casks. Fragrances of small black fruits, blackberry and blueberry, mentholated touches, black pepper. The mouth is taut, dense with tasty tannins. Mentholated trace in the aftertaste."
96 points Wine & Spirits: "[$205 list] Everything in Vietti's 2017 Rocche di Castiglione seems turned up a notch, from the concentrated dark charry and plum flavors to the bright acidity and the taut tannins, yet the wine is in balance, showing impressive verve. The fresh floral scents gain intensity with time in the glass, and the ample tannins are cool and ferrous, keeping the flavors fresh through the finish. (Dec 2021)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione shows all the signatures of this site, all turned up to the maximum. I am not sure I have ever tasted a Vietti Castiglione with this much heft. Super-ripe dark red fruit, rose petal, mocha, dried herbs and menthol all build in an ample, resonant Barolo. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2017 for the next handful of years, perhaps longer. A whole range of floral and savory notes punctuates the explosive finish. Drink: 2027-2042. (Feb 2021)"
96 points Wine & Spirits: "[$205 list] Everything in Vietti's 2017 Rocche di Castiglione seems turned up a notch, from the concentrated dark charry and plum flavors to the bright acidity and the taut tannins, yet the wine is in balance, showing impressive verve. The fresh floral scents gain intensity with time in the glass, and the ample tannins are cool and ferrous, keeping the flavors fresh through the finish. (Dec 2021)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione shows all the signatures of this site, all turned up to the maximum. I am not sure I have ever tasted a Vietti Castiglione with this much heft. Super-ripe dark red fruit, rose petal, mocha, dried herbs and menthol all build in an ample, resonant Barolo. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2017 for the next handful of years, perhaps longer. A whole range of floral and savory notes punctuates the explosive finish. Drink: 2027-2042. (Feb 2021)"
| Product SKU | 338969 |
| Producer | Vietti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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