2003 Vietti Barolo Castiglione

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  11/15/2022 - jenniaa Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Glorious! One of our best wine experiences from the cellar this year. At first it presented with acidity that drowned the fruit (and worried me). Decanted, waited an hour and tried it with salami (super good!) and bruschetta with prosciutto (seemed a little metallic). Another hour passed and it started to open up, then really came into its own with lamb shanks al la matignon. The nose became a mosaic of fennel, rich fruit, effusive dark notes, red flowers, etc. We saved the last half pour for yet another half hour after dinner and declared it a huge success. I feel we hit it at a peak, but probably could have enjoyed it at least a few more years. Other than the slight dissonance at the beginning, it showed no sign of senescence.

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  9/12/2020 - Frijole wrote:

  burgundy red, medium clarity, brownish hue
  Nose: black cherry, cranberry, plum, tobacco, leather, chocolate, cola, oak
  Pal: black cherry, cranberry, plum, leather, tobacco, chocolate, wet earth, dirt, minerals, cola, oak
  Feel: medium, savory, acidic
  Finish: medium
  T8

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  9/29/2016 - arvidpalmqvist wrote:

  Brick coloured, some sediment. Medicinal notes, pepper mint, hint of cognac, mature with high acidity, hint of VA. High tannins, open but could also last longer.

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  7/27/2016 - chokkon Likes this wine:

  20c; no decant; clear coppered-red; delicate floral nose; brisk tannins, bright acidity, supple fruit, long (mouth-sucking) finish ; prominent minerals, schist, overriding red fruit, mint, caramel; a tinny, 'old school' barolo; 18

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  1/19/2016 - pdadams66 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Deep red center, red rim fading to orange.
  Classic Nebbiolo nose of tar, fur, tart redcurrants, attractive whiskey notes.
  Smooth but very good acidity and tannin still, orange, grilled meat, red cherries, leather, oak, good length.
  Excellent barolo, driving well now but has the structure to last for 5+ more years.

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