Barolo DOCG 2022

Vietti | Piedmont
Vietti s.r.l. | Piazza Vittorio Veneto 5 | IT 12060 Castiglione Falletto

05242422 · 0,75 l · 72,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

When Eugenio Palumbo, Vietti's cellar master, described the summer of 2022, he came up with a phrase that has been echoing through the Langhe ever since: "Barolo grapes are usually harvested in wellies, not Crocs." A hot, dry year – harvested 15 days earlier than usual, and the decisions made in the vineyard made all the difference. As in every year, the Barolo is made from grapes sourced from around twenty different plots – the portions remaining after selection for the single-vineyard wines. In 2022, there was a rare twist: the Brunate, Cerequio and Villero vineyards were not released as separate MGA wines this time. It was therefore not the second selection, but their entire harvest that went into this wine. Palumbo himself calls the result "a sort of super single-vineyard" – and he's right.

A bright ruby red, slightly lighter than the 2021. On the nose, cherry, liquorice, graphite, violets and a hint of blood orange – precise, fresh, with an approachability that the vintage did not promise on paper. Well-balanced on the palate, with well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral final. 2022 as a surprise package – and this wine as its truest expression. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Barolo is magnificent. Supple, medium-bodied and complex, the 2022 vintage is impeccable. It benefits from the inclusion of grapes from Brunate, Cerequio and Villero, none of which were bottled as single-vineyard wines. Sweet red cherries, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers unfold beautifully in the glass. The 2022 is a little lean, like so many wines from this vintage." Vinous

"The Barolo offers clean, classic lines with aromas of blackcurrant and wild plum that emerge slowly from a somewhat reserved bouquet. Readers may remember from last year's report that this wine replaced the long-standing Barolo Castiglione. Although the word "Castiglione" still appeared in small type on the 2021 label, it has now been removed entirely to reflect the wine's broader blend from 22 MGAs across the appellation. Despite the warmth of the vintage, this release promises an approachable and charming introduction to Nebbiolo with a near- to medium-term drinking window." Wine Advocate

"A classic Barolo with notes of liquorice, graphite, dried cherries, blood oranges and violets. A touch of chocolatey depth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, firm and crisp, with firm, angular tannins, crisp acidity and a slightly dry but hearty finish." James Suckling

"Vietti's classic Barolo is every bit as good as its MGA single-vineyard bottlings. In fact, this vintage's blend features the finest grapes from Brunate, Cerequio and Villero, as these were not bottled separately in 2022. It has a lively bouquet of rose potpourri, bergamot, sweet earth and raspberries. On the palate, it is vivid and taut, with a assertive structure. The forward tannins cut through the supple fruit, and the acidity is lively. The finish is slightly dry, but overall it remains refined. Hints of mint and tobacco linger. This is a strong case for a blend in 2022." Decanter