# Barolo Rocche di Castiglione (2020)

- **Producer:** Vietti s.r.l.
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Piedmont, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €200
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, dried herbs, black plum, cloves, chocolate, vanilla, cedar, coffee, leather, earth, dried fruit, tobacco, forest floor

## About this wine

The Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020 from Vietti s.r.l. originates from the historic Rocche di Castiglione cru in the Barolo DOCG of Piedmont. Vietti was an early adopter of single-vineyard Barolo designations, releasing their first cru bottling in 1965. The vines for this specific wine were planted in 1958 and 1969. The 2020 vintage is recognized for its substantial structure and capacity for long-term aging. The estate employs organic farming practices.

## Interesting facts

- Vietti was among the first producers to label a Barolo by its single vineyard cru in 1965.
- Vines in the Rocche di Castiglione vineyard date back to 1958 and 1969.
- The 2020 vintage saw 25% of grapes fermented with whole clusters for added complexity.
- Farming practices at this cru are noted as organic ('bio').

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes, where they can be softened by the food's fat and protein. The wine's savory and herbal notes can be echoed by ingredients like rosemary and mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The winemaking for Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2020 begins with organic viticulture. During fermentation, 25% of the grapes were fermented with whole clusters, utilizing a submerged cap technique. Malolactic fermentation occurred over four months in used barriques. The wine then underwent aging in traditional large wooden barrels (botti).