Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo

Pepper, game, licorice, red cherry, thyme, stem... High acid and elevated to high tannins. 13.5% abv.

Surrounded by ripping vintages the 14 is often overlooked but this is a ripper. So lithe and pure. Florality, raw almond, red fruits, slight leather and anise. Lacey tannins and watery acidity. Ripper

Aromatic dried red & purple flowers, and dried earth. A bruiser.

Delicious traditionally-produced Barolo... integrated tannins, well-balanced, tart cherry flavors with violets. Delicious, and enjoyable in its youth.

Vietti Winery Dinner with Elena Currado; 26 October 2018 at Wheatleigh Hotel; Lenox, MA

Tannins restrained / red fruit, tar / big and delicious

Hmmm... I might be too basic for this.

Thoroughly enjoyable. Austere elements of earth & spice underpinned with leather and savory, herbaceous notes, yet still possessing surprising elegance. Wonderful.

Bay leaf in the nose. Dusty plum and leather. Outstanding

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