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Vietti Barolo Castiglione
Barolo DOCG, Italy
About this product
Vietti Barolo Castiglione is the estate's village-level blend — a cru blend from Castiglione Falletto village parcels that serves as an accessible introduction to the Vietti style. It is the 'Bourgogne Rouge' of the Vietti range — entry-level but with genuine depth and structure. Ready in 5-8 years; rewards 10-15 years. An essential reference for teaching Nebbiolo fundamentals.
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nosecherry, rose, tar, anise, light leather
palatemedium-full body, firm tannin, bright acidity
signatureaccessible Barolo structure — tar-rose without extremes
Service
aging5-15 years
decanting1-2 hours
temperature17C
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village-level Barolo — Castiglione Falletto blend
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cherry, rose, tar, anise, light leather
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Pairings
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Agnolotti del plin (Piedmont's pinched-pasta dumplings filled with meat) in classic service — in broth (en brodo) or with just butter and sage. Vietti Castiglione's accessible structure and cherry-tar freshness is the everyday Barolo companion for this Piedmontese comfort dish.
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Castiglione Barolo's rounder tannins handle the pasta richness with more grace than the great single-vineyard wines; the meat jus echoes the wine's cherry-earth notes
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Osso buco's braised veal shank and marrow richness is perfectly balanced by Barolo's tannins; the gremolata's lemon-herb sharpness contrasts the wine's earthiness
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Castiglione's accessible Barolo bridges the rich polenta, porcini and fontina; a welcoming Piemontese winter pairing
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Vietti Castiglione's approachable Barolo bridges the tajarin ragù; a Barolo for the everyday La Morra table pairing
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Castiglione's approachable style pairs with risotto al Barolo; drinking the wine used in the risotto creates unity
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Aged Pecorino's sheep-lanolin character and chestnut honey's earthy sweetness match the Barolo's complexity; a simpler, accessible version of the classic Barolo-cheese pairing
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Short rib braised with Barolo is cooked with the same wine you drink alongside it; the reduction amplifies the wine's cherry and earth while fat softens the tannins
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