2008 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 100% Nebbiolo
from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, Monforte, Barolo and Novello
with clay-limestone soils and vines 7-35 yrs old planted ~4,800/ha.
Yield of 35 hl/ha. Gently pressed.
Fermented 21 days in stainless steel with daily punch down.
Aged 24 months in casks and blended in tanks 8 months before bottling.
14.5% Abv. 39,150 bottles, 300 magnums.
Proprietors: Luca Currado Vietti & Elena Penna (4th gen) till July 2016
when Vietti was purchased by the Krause family (Kyle & Sharon) of Iowa, USA.
Winemaker: Luca Currado Vietti

From a Magnum (AAA 00380033)
Decanted 10 hrs

A(ccuray)=2: Med deep ruby/garnet, brick rim. Floral, fragrant varietal.
B(alance)=2: Distinctive components still awaiting full integration.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, chocolate, leather, licorice.
D(epth)=2: Robust mouthfeel. Full, even palate and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2]= 8/10

Not yet tertiary. For magnums perhaps needing breathing overnight
or 5-10 yrs further cellaring.

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