Barolo “Villero” Riserva DOCG 2016 · MAGNUM in OWC

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

05244416 · 1,5 l · 666,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
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An unrivalled powerhouse and at the same time of a unique beauty and finesse. Villero (only produced in the best vintages) is an overwhelming interpretation of the otherwise rather austere Nebbiolo grape, which here displays a kaleidoscope of life and vigour.

Dark leather, dried rose petals, then candied fruit and dried herbs play together with a subtle minerality to create a symphony concerto that is guaranteed to leave a lasting memory. The interplay of fruit density and structure is simply captivating. Time in the glass brings out a whole range of exotic red fruits, blood orange and floral nuances, together with a large amount of well-dosed tannin. All the elements that make up the great totality of the wine have been carefully delineated, nuanced and brought to a very elegant and beautiful common denominator. Meditation meets supreme pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"This wild and untamed Barolo demands attention, as the nose is dominated by tart redcurrants and fresh green herbs, while sour cherries and unripe raspberries hint at its untamed nature. On the palate, tart cranberries, wild strawberries and holly transport you to a wild forest, while the fine, well-integrated tannins provide a seamless structure." Wine Enthusiast

"The Barolo Riserva Villero 2016 is a dense, full-bodied wine. Black cherry, plum, liquorice, leather and incense contribute to an impression of brooding, virile intensity. We must be patient, as the 2016 clearly needs time." Vinous

"This is a very complex Barolo. Initially restrained, it then shows stylish aromas of rhubarb, potpourri, dried cherries, redcurrants, stony minerality and hints of leather and plums. Full-bodied with tension, good concentration and firm, dusty but ripe tannins. Restrained aftertaste of blood oranges, with an acidity that carries the soaring finish." James Suckling

"Complex aromas and flavours of cherries, raspberries, roses, wild herbs, stony minerals and autumnal woods are the hallmarks of this elegant red wine, which gradually reveals all its facets and is nevertheless structured. The long finish leaves a chalky sensation of refined tannins." Wine Spectator

"The Vietti 2016 Barolo Riserva Villero can be summarised in a single word: seamless. The wine's suppleness is a continuum across different chapters of dark fruit, roasted chestnut, iron ore, blood orange, aniseed and white truffle. It doesn't have the weightlessness of some of today's top Barolo, quite the opposite: this is a wine with depth, full-bodied texture and smooth transitions." Wine Advocate