Tenuta Montanello - 2021 Barolo Castiglione Cognac an effortless drink

an effortless drink

progressive design

The weather conditions are deemed almost perfect

hints of cedar and undergrowth form the aromatic structure of this wine

This is serious (and seriously brilliant) Pinot

Tenuta Montanello - 2021 Barolo Castiglione Cognac an effortless drinkAn incredibly aromatic Barolo with very typical Castiglione red fruits, tart currants and strawberry, with anise and complexing sappy notes. This wine is made from the oldest vines off the Cru (planted 1943) and some more recent plantings in 1992, and a mix of both the Lampia and Michet Clones. Post a 30 day Fermentation Maceration, the 2012 spent its first 12 months in French Barrique (mostly used), then its second period in Slavonian Botti. Sweet,