Other

Rocche di Castiglione

Monchiero

Barolo · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Nebbiolo
Country
Italy
Region
Barolo
Appellation
Barolo, Piedmont
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

game meats · roast lamb · truffle risotto · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201390 pts

    Rose petal, underbrush, grilled herb and game aromas take shape in the glass along with a balsamic note. On the firm full-bodied palate, hints of baking spice accent ripe (almost overripe) morello cherry and raspberry. Close-grained tannins give it an assertive finish. It's alre…

  • 201190 pts

    Aromas of scorched earth, overripe black-skinned fruit and a whiff of game lead the nose. The palate is fresher, offering fleshy black cherry, crushed raspberry, dark cooking spices and a hint of menthol. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide support, while a tobacco note signals t…

  • 200991 pts

    This opens with some funky, earthy aromas that soon blow off to reveal scents of leather, truffle, eucalyptus, berry and meat juices. The palate shows dark cherry, raspberry, pipe tobacco and balsamic notes and big, ripe tannins. This reflects the forward vintage, so drink now.