{"product_id":"vietti-castiglione-barolo-docg-italy-2021","title":"Vietti Castiglione Barolo Italy 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFormerly labeled “Barolo Castiglione,” the 2021 cuvée is a multi‑vineyard blend drawn from numerous small but important plots across Barolo, with vines 10–45 years old rooted in calcareous clay soils, trained Guyot at roughly 4,500 vines per hectare. Each MGA is vinified and aged separately: after a few days of cold maceration and 3–4 weeks total on skins in stainless steel (including pre‑ and post‑ferment maceration, often with submerged cap), the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in wood and then matures about 30 months in large Slavonian and partly in small French oak barrels before blending and bottling, yielding a Barolo that marries traditional structure with polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 shows luminous ruby to cherry red color with medium transparency and a lifted, expressive nose of sour and ripe cherries, lingonberry and redcurrant, plum, blood orange, rose and violet, along with earth, undergrowth, dry herbs, nutshell, liquorice, mint, and subtle tobacco spice. On the palate it is juicy, cool, and finely etched, with deep red‑berry and stone‑fruit concentration, lively acidity, firm but ripe and chalky tannins, and a rich yet classic Barolo profile that finishes long, fresh, and slightly dry with alpine herb and leathery nuances, already accessible but clearly built for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/100 James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e94\/100 Vinous (Antonio Galloni)\u003cbr\u003e94\/100 Decanter\u003cbr\u003e92\/100 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing and Cellaring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 16–18°C in a large Bordeaux or Nebbiolo glass, decanting for 2–3 hours in youth to soften tannins and open the bouquet. Drink from around 2027 through the mid‑2040s and beyond, pairing with brasato al Barolo, ossobuco, game, braised beef, truffle risotto, or aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EmW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47793393270955,"sku":"GX009-21","price":608.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/vietti_castiglione_barolo_2_1_1_1_1_1.png?v=1789202864","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/vietti-castiglione-barolo-docg-italy-2021","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}