Monchierio Barolo, Rocche di Castiglione 2019
The Wine
From very special release from the exceptional 2019 vintage!
96 Pts, Kerin O’Keefe 'The 2019 Rocche di Castiglione from Monchiero is elegantly structured but also youthfully austere, one of the defining traits of this great vintage. Showing the famed cru’s trademark of intense perfumes, it opens with alluring aromas of camphor, wild rose and woodland berry while the linear palate features Morello cherry, cranberry, licorice and crushed mint. Tightly woven but refined tannins provide support while bright acidity keeps it balanced. A great expression of the both the vintage and the vineyard site'. Drink 2029–2049
96 Points & 5 Stars - Huon Hooke (Stephen Blandford) The Real Review 'Bright ruby red. Lovely aromatics swirl from the glass, roses and violets, raspberry, brick dust and hazelnut, blood orange, nothing overt. There's gentle sweetness on the palate, with a fine linear thread of acidity and silky tannins that fan and flow over the tongue. Then a lingering and graceful conclusion. Elegance yet also a level of gravitas. Outstanding.' Drink 2023–2040
17+ Pts Walter Speller (Jancis Robinson) 'Castiglione Falletto. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Still a little closed, with sweetly perfumed raspberry fruit slowly emerging. Succulent raspberry-fruit palate with tasty tannins. Salty, minerally notes on the finish. Needs and deserves more time in the bottle.' Drink 2026-2038
96 Pts, Tom Kline, The Wine Pilot 'A masterclass in poise and complexity. Sous bois, balsamic, dried red rose, dried cherry, subtle tar, smoked meat, black tea. Beautiful balance and restraint, with a Burgundian sensibility. Cooling mineral palate, balsamic, cherry jus, black tea, and red rose. There’s such fine detail nestled in seamless weight, and svelte but high chalky tannins laced with cherry and black tea. Incredible complexity and elegance within a long gentle finish. A brilliant Barolo.'
The Details
Variety - Nebbiolo
Country - Italy
Region - Piemonte
Sub Region - Barolo, Castiglione Falletto
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Monchiero is nestled in the picturesque commune of Castiglione Falletto in the Barolo region. The terroir here is amongst some of the greatest you will find in all of Piedmont.
Monchiero has a superb centre parcel of Rocche di Castiglione cru in Castiglione Falletto.
These are ultra-traditional terroir expressive wines of the highest order.
Kerin O’Keefe 'Consistently turning out excellent wines vintage after vintage, it’s a mystery to me why this estate flies under the radar for many Barolo lovers.'
