Tasting notes:
This 2018 Barolo Castiglione from Vietti is a compelling charmer: floral notes of rose petals and violets blend harmoniously with sour cherries, bright red berries, rose hips and plums. An intense scent of incense, tar and liquorice permeates the air and radiates consuming passion
The acidity shows clearly and gives it an aristocratic coolness and freshness. At the same time, the tannins are ripe and perfectly match the sweet fruit. A decidedly subtle wine that gives the impression of floating.
Reviews:
94 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Vietti has the enormous advantage of 10 MGA sites at its disposition for blending purposes (and for making single-vineyard wines). This allows them to select the fruit they want to best express any one vintage. The 2018 Barolo Castiglione draws upon those 10 sites (including the recent additions of Mosconi, Ginestra, Bricco Ravera and Briccolina) to make what is ultimately its best-selling wine. This classic rendition is tonic and clean with varietal tones of wild berry, rose and rusty nail.
92 points,James Suckling
Plenty of wild-berry character to the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with good fruit focus and firm tannin that will need a year or two to soften. Bright and youthful.
91 points, Wine Spectator
A savory version, boasting eucalyptus, juniper, earth and tobacco aromas and flavors around a core of cherry. Firm and dry, with a chalky feel on the finish. Elegant and refined. Best from 2025 through 2037.