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Viettis Moscato d'Asti is a perfect, light aperitif and harmonious dessert companion. Fresh and very fruity without being too broad. Simply successful! SUPERIORE.DE

Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne is a dry and well balanced wine with great potential. A rich ruby red with a violet hue, it has a pleasant, slightly bitter almond note and is a profound representative of its origin and the popular grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow, charming, not too superficial floral nose, fresh and clean taste with hints of peach and banana, complex, long and round. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne, which is impressive every year, come mainly from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, with a small part of the fruit coming from Ravera. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is a gorgeous entry-level Barbera in the Vietti range. Dark, plush and resonant, the 2017 captures all of the natural richness of the year. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, licorice, spice and menthol are all pushed forward in a heady, exotically ripe Barbera that will drink well upon release." Vinous

"After its malolactic fermentation in small wood casks and a year in botte grande, the totally unfiltered 2017 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne shows up as soft, immediate and rich, with nice little chocolate notes around the borders. Impressively, the various parcels of vines for this wine are all in the middle of the prestigious Barolo appellation." Robert Parker

Perbacco shows in the fresh bouquet first slightly leafy notes, then a lot of cherry. On the palate beautifully round, a lot of ripe fruit, after cherries and red berries, underlaid with fine-grained tannin, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The still young DOC Colli Tortonesi is probably still one of the most unknown wine regions of Piedmont. The term Derthona is already used as a generic term. It is the old name for Tortona, a small village in the centre of the DOC. The autochthonous white grape variety Timorasso led a shadowy existence for many years, but today some winegrowers already call it the "white Barolo". This is partly due to the great complexity and finesse, and partly to the excellent ageing potential of the wines. In addition, the grapes often have different sizes and ripeness at harvest time, which makes selection, as with the great Nebbiolo crus, a great challenge.

Bright yellow, turning golden as the wine matures in the bottle. Nose very fresh, floral and fruity, some orange confit, petrol and honey. On the palate then rich and deep, with an almost Riesling-like minerality and fine acid wire. With increasing aeration, the wine becomes more and more multi-layered, complex and of a surprising depth, which gives an idea of the great potential of this grape variety. Not an off-the-peg wine, but all the more convincing for those wine lovers who expect character, personality and a high degree of independence from a white wine. For us Timorasso is THE white grape variety discovery of the last few years and Viettis new arrival is, next to the whites of Roagna and Walter Massa, an excellent example of how Italian white wines are at the top of the international league! SUPERIORE.DE

The great Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza La Crena smells of ripe red fruits, hay and pastries, the full-bodied taste with a wonderful alcoholic warmth sounds long with fine cocoa tones. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense and polished, this version is saturated with blackberry, plum and vanilla flavors, all matched to a dense, refined structure. A chocolate thread graces the aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Barbera d'Asti La Crena is going to need many years to be at its most expressive. Then again, that is La Crena. Today, the 2016 is rich, dense and super-concentrated, with huge layers of fruit that cover the subtler notes that come through after several years in bottle. The energy and tension that are typical of Asti come through on the finish." Vinous

"A juicy and fruity barbera with blackberry and walnut character. Medium body, slightly firm tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

"This is a gorgeous wine, so creamy and rich. Luca Currado has hit the magic button here with the 2016 Barbera d'Asti La Crena. Beautifully ripe and succulent, and teeming with generous layers of bright fruit, this expression is opulent and complete. The vines used here in the so-called Vigna del Nove parcel are from the 1930s, with the first edition of La Crena produced by Vietti in 1996. This is a particularly elegant vintage, spreading vibrantly over the entire mouthfeel. I'd preserve the texture by serving it only with some light crackers and aromatic cheeses." Robert Parker

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza La Crena has a fragrance of ripe red fruits, hay and pastry, the rich taste with a wonderful warmth lingers long with fine cocoa tones. SUPERIORE.DE

"A ripe, concentrated version, this offers saturated flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum, with hints of chocolate and spice. Vibrant and juicy, offsetting the firm structure." Wine Spectator

"This is a very impressive nose indeed for a Barbera, dripping in smoke, dried lavender, licorice, elderberries and herbal liqueur. Despite the exuberant initial impression, the palate is polished and suave, casting a web of neatly arranged tannins amidst plush dark fruit." James Suckling

Barbera d'Alba Scarrone from the vineyard of the same name is a beautifully complex, rich Barbera Cru. Aromas of dark fragrant fruits, spices, liquorice and minerals. Opulent and perfectly balanced, silky tannins, sweet floral notes in the long dry aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Licorice, burnt blackberries, tea leaves and dried spices are in play. Full body. Lightly grainy tannins bring structure and gravitas to the mix." James Suckling

"The 2017 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone is a rich, powerful wine. Sweet tobacco, cedar, licorice and wild red cherry add striking aromatic nuance. Once an inky, dark wine, Scarrone has become more refined in recent years, which also means it is a bit less immediate, but will be more nuanced in time. There is certainly plenty to look forward to here." Vinous

"Though rich and fruity, this red is also dense and muscular, featuring violet, blackberry and black plum flavors enmeshed with the thick texture. Touches of spice and graphite add depth as this cruises to a lingering finish. Shows fine balance and length." Wine Spectator

Barolo Castiglione is the cheapest of the five Barolo of the house and demonstrates impressively the high level of Viettis. He begins his great appearance with dense aromas of dried cherries, plums and tar and then adds notes of white flowers and spices. Mineral shades and memories of smoked meat follow. On the palate just as complex and multi-layered, the silky tannins have a good grip. Already in his younger years he possesses a fine fruit and finesse, which identifies him as one of the outstanding representatives of the appellation. 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 is the cheapest of the five Barolo of the house and demonstrates impressively the high level of Vietti. He begins his great appearance with dense aromas of dried cherries, plums and tar and then adds notes of white flowers and spices. Mineral shades and memories of smoked meat follow. On the palate just as complex and multi-layered, the silky tannins have a good grip. Already in his younger years he possesses a fine fruit and finesse, which identifies him as one of the outstanding representatives of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vietti's 2015 Barolo Castiglione is soft, silky and pliant, all qualities that make it a good choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Floral and nicely lifted, the 2015 is very pretty, if not quite the overachiever it can be. I expect the 2015 will be even more expressive once the tannins soften a bit further. In this tasting, the Castiglione stands out for its freshness and energy. Time in the glass brings out an extra layer of textural breadth and resonance that is not immediately apparent." Vinous

"Plenty of perfume here with abundant roses and violets, as well as spice-dusted red cherries and hints of orange rind. The palate has depth and density with a sense of power and detail to the tannins. Long, dense and fresh." James Suckling

"The 2015 Barolo Castiglione is a soft and elegant expression with marked freshness and delineated fruit. Indeed, Luca Currado maintains that 2015 was not a hot vintage per se, and any jammy notes that might appear in the vintage may have to do with an overzealous approach to leaf pulling during the summer season. Old habits die hard, he says, and leaving the leaves intact contributes to the color stabilization of the wine and the successful management of its acidity. From an analytical point of view, this wine does flaunt that much-needed inner crispness. It adds focus and sharpness to the layers of dark, succulent fruit that appear on first nose." Robert Parker

Perbacco shows in the fresh bouquet first slightly leafy notes, then a lot of cherry. On the palate beautifully round, a lot of ripe fruit, after cherries and red berries, underlaid with fine-grained tannin, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE