architectural tannins and a lean mid-palate density
stony terroir that imparts inherent mineral tension and structural poise to the fruit
it also gives instantaneous pleasure
and citrus (among other things
unfiltered reflection of its origins
2020 Monchiero, Barolo, Del Comune di Castiglione Falletto Subregion_Beaune architectural tannins and a leanThis vineyard region contains some of the most impeccably balanced and legendary Piedmont vineyard sites within its borders (Rocche, Villero, Monprivato). This is a lovely, honest, and delicious iteration of this hallowed vineyard, and delivers far more than its price suggests. You could age these longer than you'd suspect given Castiglione's pedigree. Expect a joyful bowl full of cherries, raspberries, currants and occasional lemon peels with