- Last updated on April 3, 2023
Welcome! This is our Vietti Barolo Castiglione review.
Vietti Barolo Castiglione is a premium red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy.
Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this wine is a fine representation of the region’s winemaking heritage.
The wine is aged for roughly 30 months in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Vietti Barolo Castiglione full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Vietti Barolo Castiglione Review
- Brand: Cantina Vietti
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Cherry & Plum fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 59-68 °F (15-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10-20 Years
- Price Range: ~$60
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Vietti Barolo Castiglione review: What's its color?
Vietti Barolo Castiglione has a deep ruby red color with hints of garnet, indicating its age and complexity.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Vietti Barolo Castiglione taste like?
Vietti Barolo Castiglione is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 30 months in oak barrels.
On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of red and dark fruit, such as cherry and plum, along with earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and spice.
There are also hints of floral notes, such as rose and violet, adding a touch of elegance to the wine.
Is Vietti Barolo Castiglione sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Vietti Barolo Castiglione wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Vietti Barolo Castiglione review: Which food pairs well with it?
Vietti Barolo Castiglione pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Vietti Barolo Castiglione review: What's its alcohol content?
Vietti Barolo Castiglione wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Vietti Barolo Castiglione wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Cantina Vietti?
Here is an extract from a review on Cantina Vietti:
“Located in the heart of the Barolo winegrowing region, at the top of the medieval village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800’s by Carlo Vietti.
The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly prized terroirs within the Barolo winegrowing area.“
Conclusion
Vietti Barolo Castiglione is an exceptional wine that truly represents the quality of Piedmont winemaking in the Barolo region.
The wine’s complex aromas and flavors, as well as its smooth texture and well-integrated tannins, make it a wine to be savored and appreciated.
Its versatility in food pairings also makes it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions, whether enjoyed with a hearty meal or on its own.
Vietti Barolo Castiglione is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and is a testament to the quality of Italian winemaking.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
