The Barolo Castelletto DOCG is a complex, pleasant, and balanced red wine crafted from Nebbiolo grapes cultivated and vinified by Manzone Giovanni Winery in the Langhe region. The grapes originate from a single vineyard, replanted in 1999, located in the MGA of Castelletto within the municipality of Monforte d'Alba. This east-southeast facing vineyard features calcareous clay soil, and its steep slope necessitates manual cultivation practices, particularly hand harvesting, which occurs in mid to late October to ensure optimal ripening of the skins and seeds.
The winemaking process includes a slow maceration lasting 30 to 40 days and spontaneous fermentation, allowing for a gentle polyphenolic extraction through soft cap irrigation. After approximately three years of aging in barrels and a few months resting in concrete tanks, the wine is bottled during the waning moon. The inaugural vintage of Barolo Castelletto DOCG was produced in 1961. This wine is released to the market about five years after the harvest, with production limited to just a few thousand bottles each year.
The Barolo Castelletto DOCG showcases a ruby red hue with subtle violet reflections. Its intense aroma features notes of raspberry, mixed berry jam, and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, the wine is both pleasant and warm, exhibiting a perfect balance between its tannins and a savory quality.
