Barale Fratelli Barolo Castellero
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750 mL
$70.00
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The Barale family have been at it since Barolo's inception in the mid 19th century, and while their wines are always lights-out, the Castellero from the acclaimed 2019 vintage is simply stunning!
The fruit here comes from Barale's prized holdings in the menzione (Barolo's answer to France's cru systems) vineyard of Castellero, a particular favorite of the family. The youngest vines here are over 50 years old and contain rare clones of the Nebbiolo grape like Michet that are difficult to grow and highly sought after. Castellero's sandy soils are known to produce wines of uncommon finesse and age-worthiness, and this bottling is no exception!
The 2019 is loaded with chiseled red fruit, herbal and spice components, leading into a wonderfully expressive and graceful palate, punctuated by a long savory finish. While this wine is absolutely fantastic now, it will continue to improve over the next 5-10 years.
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