"The 2006 Barolo Castiglione is frighteningly outstanding,
considering it is Vietti’s entry-level Barolo! There is incredible
density and power in the glass as waves of fruit caress the palate
with tons of richness. Sweet menthol, flowers and spices add
complexity to the long, stupendous finish. In 2006 the Barolo
Castiglione is a blend of fruit from Bricco Fiasco (except for the
lower part of that plot), Ravera, Fossati and Bricco Ravera. All of
the estate’s Barolo-designated vineyards that weren’t bottled
separately were used for that vintage’s Perbacco, a selection
process I wrote about extensively in my recent profile on Vietti on
www.erobertparker.com. The Barolo Castiglione is usually
approachable pretty much upon release, but in 2006 the wine has so
much fatness it will probably benefit from a few years in bottle.
Barolo is never inexpensive, but the Castiglione is as good a wine
as readers will find for the money. Anticipated maturity:
2012-2026." -Wine Advocate
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