2018 Brovia Barolo 'Rocche di Castiglione'

Region: Piedmont, Italy

Grape: Nebbiolo

Culinary Suggestions: Truffle Dishes, Wagyu Steak, Beef Tartare, Lamb Cutlets

Practices: Organic

About

In the wonderful hills of Barolo the Brovia family have been growing nebbiolo since 1863. The family organically farms some of the greatest vineyards in the heart of the Barolo area: the cru sites of Rocche, Villero and Garblet Sue in Castiglione Falletto and Brea ‘Ca Mia’ in Serralunga d’Alba. These sites are in the heartland of Barolo, and the wines are organic, pure, unhurried, as well as naturally and traditionally made. Sisters Cristina and Elena, run the vineyard and cellar and, apart from changing to organics, and making small refinements, they have not significantly changed the traditional winemaking at all. These wines are aged slowly in 3000lt casks, then bottled, unfiltered and unadulterated, usually after about 2 years. - Importer Note

Tasting Notes

Alex Sanchez makes memorable wines. His Brovia 2018 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione hits close to home, as this vineyard in Castiglione Falletto is especially elegant and well managed. The wine shows pinpoint precision with small berry nuances, wildflower and crushed stone. The mineral signature adds beautiful focus.

95 points - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate August 2022

Drink: 2024 - 2040