Sordo Barolo Rocche de Castiglinoe 2021

In their words - Renowned the world over, this noble descendent of Nebbiolo wine has its roots in the Italian Unification. Many illustrious figures bore witness to its origins, like Marchesa Giulia Falletti di Barolo, Count Cavour and the first royalty from the House of Savoia. An austere, generous wine, quite ageable, which is considered a merit in Italian oenology. The Rocche di Castiglione Vineyard is located in one of the best vineyard terrains in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto.

Wine with a nice bright colour and captivating nuances that endure over time. An ever intense bouquet, rich and lingering with hints of licorice, mint and sensations of ripe fruit. With time, estery sensations develop with hints recalling resin and sweet spices. Full flavor, marked acidity and tannic weave which evolve and balance out with maturation. Good ageing prospects.  24 months in Slavonian oak barrels.

Critics thoughts - Flesh and pulp of red cherry and strawberry with ferrous elements, some mangrove qualities, salty aniseed notes, dill herbal lift, some wet stone and almost clay-like characters too. It sits in the palate with some breadth and depth but also feels chalky and firm, almost a little gummy as it finishes. Dried Autumn leaf, clove, paprika and dried sage and wild mint. Serious feel, a bolder strike.  95 points Mike Bennie Winefront