Vietti Castiglione Barolo 2019

Vietti is one of the great historic names of Piedmont, based in Castiglione Falletto and central to the modern understanding of Barolo crus. The Currado family helped pioneer single-vineyard bottlings such as Rocche di Castiglione, Brunate and Lazzarito, while also elevating Barbera, Dolcetto and Arneis at a time when those grapes were often treated casually. Today the estate balances tradition and precision, using long experience with Nebbiolo's tannin, perfume and site sensitivity. Vietti wines can be serious and ageworthy, but they also carry a distinctive elegance, showing Piedmont as both classical and vibrantly alive.