2016 Brezza "Castellero" Barolo
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End Date: Thursday, Aug 13, 7:20 PM PT
Bid History: 4 Bids2016 Brezza "Castellero" Barolo
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2016 Brezza "Castellero" Barolo (92JD, 91VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2016 Barolo Castellero is layered with aromas of fresh pine, cherry, and cocoa powder. It delivers ripe mid-palate fruit with classic structure, building tannins, and notes of dried strawberry, tea leaf, and game. Enjoy 2022-2036." (05/2021)
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End Date: Thursday, Aug 13, 7:20 PM PT
Bid History: 4 BidsAuction Item Details
2016 Brezza "Castellero" Barolo
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a San Francisco based collector.
Condition: Excellent
The Brezza "Castellero" Barolo 2016 is a refined single-vineyard Barolo from one of Barolo’s most respected traditional producers. Located in the heart of the Barolo village, Brezza has been crafting wines since 1885, focusing on expressing the unique characteristics of their vineyards. Castellero, with its southwest exposure and calcareous soils, delivers a structured and elegant Barolo. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best in recent years, producing wines with excellent balance and aging potential. This Barolo offers classic aromas of red cherries, rose petals, and spices, with hints of earth and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, it has firm tannins and bright acidity, ensuring a long life ahead. Made using traditional winemaking techniques, including long maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, this wine is a true expression of the Castellero vineyard and the Brezza estate’s dedication to quality. Approachable now with some decanting, it will continue to evolve beautifully over the next two decades.
Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2016 Barolo Castellero is layered with aromas of fresh pine, cherry, and cocoa powder. It delivers ripe mid-palate fruit with classic structure, building tannins, and notes of dried strawberry, tea leaf, and game. Enjoy 2022-2036.” (05/2021)
91
Vinous
“The 2016 Barolo Castellero is a powerful, pleasantly rustic wine that is going to need at least a few years to come into its own. Burly tannins convey an impression of rusticity, but beyond that, there is good depth and plenty of fruit as well. Readers should plan on cellaring the 2016 for at least a few years. Scorched earth, tobacco, menthol, macerated dark cherry, licorice, game and incense add to the wine's dark, wild and virile feel. (AG)” (11/2019)
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Jancis Robinson
“Another powerful nose but more sweet fruit here. A more refined palate again with more sweet perfumed fruit to offer. Very different and a silky mouthfeel with some distinct savoury notes and a touch of earth. (AC)” (10/2019)
Product Details
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a San Francisco based collector.
Condition: Excellent
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