2018 Castello di Perno "Castelletto' Barolo
92WE
92WS
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Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed September 2022This opens with aromas of violet, underbrush and culinary spice. On the juicy, balanced palate, firm tannins accompany dried black cherry, clove and white pepper. Drink 2023–2030. (KO)
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92
Wine Spectator
Gently oaky, this red displays plum, cherry, earth, vanilla and menthol flavors. Tight, leaving a chalky feel on the compact finish. Shows balance, just give this a few more years to knit together. Best from 2026 through 2043. (BS)
Notes
The 2018 Castello di Perno "Castelletto" Barolo (DOCG) is a remarkably expressive, vertical, and intellectually compelling red that beautifully navigates the challenges of a softer vintage by leaning hard into site-specific Monforte precision. Winemaker Stefano Gagliardo crafts this single-cru monument from the estate's choice plots within the Castelletto MGA, where the steep, east-facing slopes are dominated by the classic Formazioni di Lequio—a compact mix of silt, clay, and calcareous sandstone.
Details
| Origin | Barolo, Piedmont, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| SKU | 2036868 |