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Brezza Barolo Castellero 2016 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
WA
93
WE
93
VM
92
Additional vintages
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The Giacomo Brezza e Figli 2016 Barolo Castellero is a compact and pretty wine with grapes sourced in the vineyards just outside the beautiful town of Barolo, where the Brezza family has its headquarters. Made with organic fruit, Castellero is bright and compact, with a delicate stream of blue flower, rose, cassis and crushed stone. Those anise and licorice-like aromas are also well developed. This offers a lot of simple and straightforward Barolo purity, making it a great near or medium-term proposition. Exactly 5,068 bottles were released. ... More details
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Brezza Barolo Castellero 2016 750ml

SKU 877303
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Professional Ratings
WA
93
WE
93
VM
92
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The Giacomo Brezza e Figli 2016 Barolo Castellero is a compact and pretty wine with grapes sourced in the vineyards just outside the beautiful town of Barolo, where the Brezza family has its headquarters. Made with organic fruit, Castellero is bright and compact, with a delicate stream of blue flower, rose, cassis and crushed stone. Those anise and licorice-like aromas are also well developed. This offers a lot of simple and straightforward Barolo purity, making it a great near or medium-term proposition. Exactly 5,068 bottles were released.
WE
93
Rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast
New leather, truffle and ripe berry aromas mingle with scents of dark spice. On the full-bodied palate, youthfully assertive fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity support Marasca cherry, black raspberry, star anise and menthol. You'll also detect the warmth of alcohol on the close. Drink 2025–2036.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
The 2016 Barolo Castellero is layered with aromas of fresh pine, cherry, and cocoa powder. It delivers ripe mid-palate fruit with classic structure, building tannins, and notes of dried strawberry, tea leaf, and game. Enjoy 2022-2036.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Piedmont
appellation
Barolo
Additional vintages
Overview
The Giacomo Brezza e Figli 2016 Barolo Castellero is a compact and pretty wine with grapes sourced in the vineyards just outside the beautiful town of Barolo, where the Brezza family has its headquarters. Made with organic fruit, Castellero is bright and compact, with a delicate stream of blue flower, rose, cassis and crushed stone. Those anise and licorice-like aromas are also well developed. This offers a lot of simple and straightforward Barolo purity, making it a great near or medium-term proposition. Exactly 5,068 bottles were released.
green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
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Region: Piedmont

n Italy, the region most closely associated with excellent quality red wines and characterful sparkling wines is Piedmont. This alpine region is located in the north-west of the country, and features beautiful foothills of the impressive mountain range which forms the nearby border between Italy, France and Switzerland. Wineries in Piedmont work with the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive in the warm, dry summers and cooler autumns, as well as the beautifully expressive Moscato grapes which are used for the sparkling Asti wines the region is famed for. For generations, these wineries have perfected the art of aging their red wines, and blending grape varietals to get the most out of each one, leading to a region known all over the world for the exceptional quality of its produce.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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green grapes

Varietal: Nebbiolo

The name 'Nebbiolo' means 'fog' in Italian, and there is some debate as to the origin of this unusual name. However, many people claim it has something to do with the milky white dust which covers these dark, round grapes as they begin to reach maturity. The Nebbiolo grapes are most renowned for their inclusion in the finest wines of Italy, where they are allowed to age and mellow their strong tannins, producing wonderfully complex wines packed with dense, interesting flavors Most commonly, Nebbiolo wines hold beautiful tones of truffle, violet and prunes, and are highly aromatic and mellow on the palate. Their popularity and fame has helped them become established in several New World countries, where they continue to seduce and fascinate wine drinkers looking for an elegant, sophisticated wine which packs in plenty of wonderful flavors
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Region: Piedmont

n Italy, the region most closely associated with excellent quality red wines and characterful sparkling wines is Piedmont. This alpine region is located in the north-west of the country, and features beautiful foothills of the impressive mountain range which forms the nearby border between Italy, France and Switzerland. Wineries in Piedmont work with the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which thrive in the warm, dry summers and cooler autumns, as well as the beautifully expressive Moscato grapes which are used for the sparkling Asti wines the region is famed for. For generations, these wineries have perfected the art of aging their red wines, and blending grape varietals to get the most out of each one, leading to a region known all over the world for the exceptional quality of its produce.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.