Barolo

Barolo Essenze besteht aus einer Traubenkollektion von sechs verschiedenen Weinbergen: Bussia in Monforte, Annunziata in La Morra, Ravera in Novello, La Volta in Barolo, Scarrone in Castiglione Falletto und Gianetto in Serralunga. Der Wein zeigt ein makelloses Rubinrot und einen Duft mit vielfältigen Aromen von Lakritz- und Röstnoten. Souverän und üppig der Geschmack mit edlem Tannin im Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ein Barolo der Spit­zen­klasse. Duftig in der Nase mit einem Bouquet von dunklen Beeren, Süßla­kritz, Herbst­laub, dahinter ein robuster Körper mit feinem, reifen Tannin und leben­diger Säure, am Gaumen druck­voll und mund­fül­lend, ausge­wogen und in sich stimmig." Dr. Jens Priewe (weinkenner.de)

"Leuchtendes Granatrot. Fein gezeichnete, präsente Nase, zeigt Noten nach eingelegten Kirschen und Himbeeren, im Hintergrund feine Würze. Am Gaumen griffiges Tannin, im Kern süßer Schmelz, baut sich gut auf, saftig, zeigt gute Spannung." Falstaff

"Aromas of dark fruit and hints of tea. Medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. Very pretty. Tight center palate." James Suckling

Waldfrüchte im Bouquet, dazu Tusche, Tabak und Enzian. Der saftige, volle Geschmack wird durch samtene Tannine von nur sehr geringer Adstringenz unterstützt und durchläuft im Glas eine großartige Entwicklung, die schon heute begeistert. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely aromas of cedar, smoke and dried strawberries. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and tight. Very well done for the vintage." James Suckling

"This was a very expensive year to make wine. The team at Domenico Clerico had to deal with three devastating hail storms and were forced to use helicopters (something that is no longer allowed today) for vineyard treatments. Happily, the 2014 Barolo seems to have moved past its difficult birth. Tasted today at this young stage in its evolution, the wine is steady and intense with lovely berry tones that rise delicately to the top. The mouthfeel is also richer and more complete than I expected. The blend is 90% Nebbiolo from Ginestra and 10% from Mosconi." Robert Parker

Dunkles Rubinrot, tiefes, komplexes Weinbeerenroma mit Noten von Minze, Basilikum und Zimt. Am Gaumen solide, fleischig, voll und lang im Abgang. Ein wunderbarer Barolo di Serralunga - wie gut wird er erst in den nächsten Jahren sein?! SUPERIORE.DE

"This opens with aromas of underbrush, scorched soil, leather, iris and a balsamic note. The ripe, full-bodied palate offers juicy raspberry, licorice, mature black cherry and a hint of tobacco alongside firm, velvety tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Just mid ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Austere at first with notes of spice and minerally, sweet fruit. Tannic grip as well as fruit concentration. More about elegance than Serralunga power, but quite complete. Closes up a little." Jancis Robinson

Barolo Albe ist mit Tabak-, Veilchen- und Beerentönen sehr vielschichtig und facettenreich im Bouquet. Tief und anhaltend am Gaumen mit eleganter Tanninstruktur und angenehmer Säureader, lang anhaltend. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensiv-dunkles Rubinrot mit funkelndem Kern. Tiefsinnige und vielschichtige Nase nach dunklen Brombeeren, reifen Amarenakirschen, im Nachhall leicht nach Schießpulver. Breitet sich schön am Gaumen aus, hat gut integrierte Säure und feinmaschiges Tannin, bleibt lange und fruchtig im Finale." Falstaff

"Cherry, leather, spice and leafy underbrush flavors walk the line between sweet fruit and bitter tannins. Finds balance in concert with the delicate frame. Fine length." Wine Spectator

"A tribute to local tradition, the 2014 Barolo Albe represents an assembly of fruit from various vineyard plots throughout the area. Winemaking is classic in approach with a 25-day maceration period and aging in large Slavonian oak casks. This vintage shows silky, fine lines and a more accessible approach for near and medium-term drinking" Robert Parker

Barolo Albe ist mit Tabak-, Veilchen- und Beerentönen sehr vielschichtig und facettenreich im Bouquet. Tief und anhaltend am Gaumen mit eleganter Tanninstrukktur und angenehmer Säureader, lang anhaltend. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vajra's 2013 Barolo Albe is beautifully perfumed, sensual and expressive in this vintage, with a bit less overt fruit and more aromatic/structural intensity than is often the case. The style of the Albe has always favored a more succulent expression of Nebbiolo that is quite different from the single-vineyard wines, but the 2013 suggests Vajra may be moving the Albe closer in line stylistically to their other Barolos, which I think is a positive. In any event, there is an element of restraint in the 2013 that is hugely appealing. The Albe is a blend of fruit from Fossati, Coste di Vergne and La Volta aged in 75 hectoliter casks. The Albe may be the single best value in Barolo today. As for the 2013, don't miss it!" Antonio Galloni

"Aromas of fresh-cut hay and grass shade the flavors of cherry, black currant, violet and tobacco in this elegant, taut red. A little compact now on the finish, yet should stretch out with some age." Wine Spectator

Boscareto aus Serralunga d'Alba duftet intensiv nach Leder und Lakritz, Trockenblumen und Unterholz, geradlinig verfolgt der runde, duftentsprechende Geschmack seinen Weg ins anhaltende Finale. SUPERIORE.DE

"A red with strawberry, cherry and shaved-chocolate character. Very delicate and subtle. Medium body, fine tannins and a lightly austere finish." James Suckling

"Forest floor, porcini mushroom, truffle, moist soil, red berry, sage, mocha and leather sensations all emerge on this young wine. It’s still tightly tannic and brooding so give it time to unwind." Wine Enthusiast

"From a beautifully balanced vintage that saw a long growing season (something Nebbiolo loves), the 2010 Barolo Boscareto is a great near or medium-term drinking option. The wine presents a steady flow of dark berry, spice and button mushroom aromas. The finish is linear and focused with savory notes of grilled herb and cured bresaola on the close." Robert Parker

Barolo Brunate - Cru aus La Morra - zeigt die charakteristische Kraft und Definition seines Terroirs. Die dunkle Frucht ist umhüllt von Schokolade und exotischen Gewürzen, feste Tannine und feine Eichenholznuancen geben zusammen mit der straffen Säureader Länge und Langlebigkeit. SUPERIORE.DE

"A wine with watermelon, plum and peach character. Full body, chewy tannins and a pretty depth of ripe fruit." James Suckling

"It starts with an alluring fragrance of rose, forest floor, and cake spices. The vibrant, subtle palate doles out crunchy red cherry lightly accented with notes of clove and cinnamon alongside silky tannins." Wine Enthusiast

Essenze Barolo Riserva wird nur in den besten Jahrgängen vinifiziert. Er ist eine Assemblage der besten Trauben aus den Weingärten der Comune del Barolo. Ätherischer Duft, etwas Walderde, Teer, Tabak und Gewürze. Ein wunderbar ausgewogener Barolo mit feinem Säure- und Tanningerüst und schöner Fruchtkomponente - ganz im Stil des Hauses und gemacht für ein langes Leben! SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of dried rose, espresso, star anise and a touch of oak lead the way. The austere, medium-bodied palate offers dried red cherry, licorice and tobacco set against taut, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. It's elegantly austere and still has years ahead of it." Wine Enthusiast

"Dried strawberries on the nose, showing great freshness for a decade of age. A seriously concentrated wine with seamless harmony despite the serious tannin structure. The finish is lifted by a bright acidity." James Suckling

Ein moderner Barolo: würzig, stark und lang, mit reifem Fruchtbouquet und Aromen von Waldboden, Pfeffer, Minze und Rauch, im Geschmack trocken, vollmundig, robust, samtig und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

Brillantes Rubinrot, in der Nase ein vollreifes Beerenbouquet mit warmer Würz-, Pilz- und Kakaonote. Am Gaumen reich und saftig mit süßem Eichenholz und üppiger Frucht. Ravera Riserva 2012 mündet in einem festen Abschluss, in dem sich abermals die reife Frucht und ein poliertes Tannin zeigen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Perfumed cherry and sweet raspberry with malty notes ad wet, dark earth and spice - perhaps this has seen a little new oak? full sour cherry palate completely filling out the palate , but still a little embryonic. Lots of polished coating tannins framing the ripe, supple fruit. Can already be approached, but a steak should be taken into account." Jancis Robinson

"Aromas of fresh mushrooms, blueberries and plums with orange peel follow through to a full body with layers of ripe tannins and fruit. A long and flavorful finish. Loads going on here still. Just starting to come around." James Suckling

Barolo Castiglione ist der preiswerteste der fünf Barolo des Hauses und demonstriert eindrucksvoll das hohe Niveau Viettis. Er beginnt seinen großen Auftritt mit dichten Aromen von getrockneten Kirschen, Pflaumen und Teer und fügt dann Noten von weißen Blumen und Gewürzen an. Es folgen mineralische Schattierungen und Erinnerungen an Rauchfleisch. Am Gaumen ebenso vielschichtig und komplex, griffig die seidigen Tannine. Er besitzt bereits in jüngeren Jahren eine feine Frucht und Finesse, die ihn als einen der herausragenden Vertreter der Appellation identifiziert. SUPERIORE.DE

"An array of berries and cherries with a floral sheen. Bright and attractive. The palate has a layer more than most, offering sour cherries and tangy, cherry-pip flavors in a supple, balanced style." James Suckling

"This is a terrific and flexible expression of Nebbiolo that can adopt to almost any dinner party setting. The 2014 Barolo Castiglione was designed for people who want to enjoy Barolo in an easy and direct manner. This Barolo is offered at higher production numbers, although this vintage is comparatively smaller. On average they make anywhere from 44,000 to 53,000 bottles, but in 2014 only 35,000 bottles were produced. The bouquet here is generous and broad with dark fruit, spice and tar. You even get a touch of citrus or dried orange peel. The mouthfeel is a bit thinner and more delicate in this vintage. Yet the tannins leave a firm footprint and promise a good aging future ahead." Robert Parker

"The 2014 Barolo Castiglione is superb. Nuanced, layered and sculpted in the glass, the Castiglione is a wine of real precision and class. In 2014, the Castiglione is medium in body and gracious, with perhaps a bit less stuffing than in some previous editions, but tons of persistence. Hints of lavender, rose petal and red berry fruit lead into the crystalline, translucent finish. Time in the glass brings out this gorgeous Barolo's more refined side. Once again, the Castiglione is a real overachiever. The Castiglione is built on a core of Ravera, with a complement of fruit from other sites that are often vineyard-designated by other producers." Antonio Galloni

Barolo Castiglione kommt aus 11 verschiedenen Lagen und ist seit Jahren das preiswerte Entrée in die Welt der feinen Barolo von Vietti. Mit großer Sorgfalt in Weinberg und Keller entsteht hier ein Tropfen, der uns jedes Jahr aufgrund seiner Opulenz bei gleichsam wunderschöner Eleganz begeistert. Mit seiner dominanten Frucht steht er voll und rund im Glas, zeigt eine feine Leder- und Mentholnote und gibt in seinem Gesamtauftritt einen perfekten Vorgeschmack auf die großen Einzellagen des Weinguts. Wie jedes Jahr sollte man ihm einige Jahre geben, bevor man seine ganze Kraft und Finesse entdeckt. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a very fruit-forward Barolo with lots of dried-berry and rose-petal character. Full-bodied, round and soft-textured. Generous." James Suckling

"The 2013 Barolo Castiglione is a terrific success story. This is the estate's bread and butter Barolo. Fruit is sourced throughout the Castiglione Falletto township. The wine is consistent and steady, offering amazing value and quality with each new release. The nose is generous and full. It imparts fresh fruit and dark cherry aromas with tar, smoke and licorice at the back. Evident structure gives the wine a firm backbone and will carry it through the next decade of cellar aging." Robert Parker

"The 2013 Barolo Castiglione is rich, powerful and intense, especially for what is the estate's entry-level Barolo. Dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and menthol are all used together. Intense and voluptuous, the Castiglione shows the richer, more intense side of the vintage. Time in the glass helps release the aromatics and the brighter side of Nebbiolo. Quite simply, the 2013 is a super Barolo Castiglione that is starting to close the qualitative gap with the single vineyard Barolos." Antonio Galloni

"Vietti has produced a Castiglione bottling since 1971. Though the name suggests provenance solely from the commune of Castiglione Falletto, parcels in Monforte d'Alba, Barolo and Novello also contribute to this complex, masculine expression. Deep wild forest berries, iron and tar are evident on the nose. Though still tightly wound, the palate offers raspberry, redcurrant and baking spice alongside appetising acidity and a stony grip. An impressive stepping stone to Vietti's fantastic crus." Decanter