The Vietti winery was founded at the end of 1800 by Carlo Vietti in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto in the heart of the Barolo production area and, therefore, immersed in the Langhe. Today the name Vietti is recognized worldwide as one of the most important wine producers worldwide thanks to the work of 4 generations and, Above all, of Luciana Vietti and Alfredo Currado who introduced small great innovations such as the first production of Barolo cru, the vinification of Arneis in purity and the labels of author. The vineyards are all cultivated in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto and Barolo DOC. The main vine is Nebbiolo, responsible for the great Barolo wines, but Vietti also produce Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis. The terroir in this area is distinguished by the production of wines with good concentration and fruit but also elegance and freshness. Some of them can continue to age in bottles for tens of years. Vietti winery owns vineyards in some of the most important cru of Barolo including Brunate, Lazzarito and Ravera. Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a dry red wine produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from small plots of land scattered in the Barolo region. Harvest by hand and each parcel is vinified and aged separately to accentuate the individual characteristics. Elevage of 30 months in barrique and large cask before blending. Intense ruby red. Wide and deep nose of ripe red and black fruit, well-defined notes of cinnamon plum, licorice with tobacco and leather. In the mouth it is rich and enveloping with soft and fresh tannins. Piedmontese red to taste to celebrate important occasions, to be breathed before drinking or observed it change in the glass. Excellent with red meat, game and stews. To fully appreciate the style, this wine should be served at a serving temperature of 16/18 ºC.
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