Barolo 'Castellero'

Score

90

"The 2016 Barolo Castellero extends over the palate with deep, dark intensity. This wine, with fruit sourced from the comune of Barolo, delivers dark berry nuances, medium richness and extraction with an almost full-bodied approach. The bouquet is presented with panoramic intensity in which you see the big picture but skip over the smaller details and nuances. The wine concludes on a firm tannic end note."

Score

94

"Rose, wild berry, baking-spice aromas mingle with whiffs of menthol. Linear and structured, the vibrant palate delivers raspberry, orange zest, cinnamon and tobacco set against tightly knit, refined tannins while bright acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Drink 2024–2036."

Score

93

"Aromas of strawberries and spices and hints of wet earth follow through to a medium body with firm, silky tannins and a long, driven finish, Better after 2022."

Score

93+

"The 2016 Barolo Castellero captures so much of what makes this site special. Mint, lavender, blood orange, raspberry and chalk notes give he 2016 striking aromatic brightness to play off its translucent, mid-weight feel. A wine of tremendous fascinating complexity, the Castellero will delight readers who enjoy classically-built Barolos. The Castellero is perhaps not quite as deep as the most complete wines in this lineup, but that is really splitting hairs at this level."