98 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "A medium red hue, the 2020 Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione offers more complexity and is more nuanced in the glass, with notes of dried raspberries, tangerine, roses, dried herbs, and cedar. Medium-bodied, it is crunchy with an elegant feel but has balanced structure and retains a somewhat more chiseled feel that’s true to the vintage. It has a lot to enjoy now and also has a wide drinking window. Drink 2025-2050. (May 2024)"
97+ points Luca Gardini: "One of the most renowned locations, with plants over 80 years of age. Freshness on the nose, orange peel, dogwood, hints of peony and touches of white pepper. Salty to the palate, with great persistence and return of red fruits. Closes on spicy notes. (Apr 2024)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a magical wine from a magical site. It marries finesse and volume to a degree that is not found in most of the other wines in this range. Castiglione Falletto is the center of the Barolo production zone, literally and figuratively, the place where many different soil types meet. As a result, the wines often possess mind-blowing balance, which is very much the case here. Drink 2028-2045 (Jan 2024)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Vietti 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a very delineated wine with sharp ferrous notes, cherry cola, redcurrant and chalky mineral. It is extremely precise in terms of its aromas. The effect is direct and layered, showing different sides and increasing complexity as it opens in the glass. Dried floral notes, purple flower and iris also appear delicately. The chalky tannins feel abrupt at this young stage, but this wine is built to last nonetheless. Only 3,512 bottles were created. Drink 2026-2045 (Apr 2024)"
96 points James Suckling: "Charming and enticing with aromas of sweet cherries, strawberries, cedar, dried herbs and some baking spices. Sensational concentration with a vivid center-palate on the full to medium body. The fine and firm tannins are harmoniously balanced by the succulent red currants and crisp acidity. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Try after 2028. (Jan 2024)"
97+ points Luca Gardini: "One of the most renowned locations, with plants over 80 years of age. Freshness on the nose, orange peel, dogwood, hints of peony and touches of white pepper. Salty to the palate, with great persistence and return of red fruits. Closes on spicy notes. (Apr 2024)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a magical wine from a magical site. It marries finesse and volume to a degree that is not found in most of the other wines in this range. Castiglione Falletto is the center of the Barolo production zone, literally and figuratively, the place where many different soil types meet. As a result, the wines often possess mind-blowing balance, which is very much the case here. Drink 2028-2045 (Jan 2024)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The Vietti 2020 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a very delineated wine with sharp ferrous notes, cherry cola, redcurrant and chalky mineral. It is extremely precise in terms of its aromas. The effect is direct and layered, showing different sides and increasing complexity as it opens in the glass. Dried floral notes, purple flower and iris also appear delicately. The chalky tannins feel abrupt at this young stage, but this wine is built to last nonetheless. Only 3,512 bottles were created. Drink 2026-2045 (Apr 2024)"
96 points James Suckling: "Charming and enticing with aromas of sweet cherries, strawberries, cedar, dried herbs and some baking spices. Sensational concentration with a vivid center-palate on the full to medium body. The fine and firm tannins are harmoniously balanced by the succulent red currants and crisp acidity. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Try after 2028. (Jan 2024)"
| Product SKU | 351159 |
| Producer | Vietti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| SubRegion | Barolo DOCG |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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