Description
Barale own vineyards in some of the most outstanding locations in the Barolo area --Castellero, Costa di Rose, Preda --, as well as a part of Monforte’s Bussia. The Barale winery, located right in the heart of Barolo’s historical centre, is today run by Sergio Barale, who manages both vineyards and the winemaking cellar, flanked by oenologist Stefano Della Piana. There are 20 hectares under vine, of which 7 are dedicated to nebbiolo for Barolo: 4 out of the 6 hectares of Castellero, with a southwest exposure and 35-year-old vines, and 1 hectare each in the three crus, Preda, Costa di Rose (each 10 years old), and Bussia, which together have constituted the heart of the estate for over a century.
"The 2021 Barolo Castellero is a beguiling wine. Sage, mint, tobacco, licorice, incense, iron and leather give the 2021 notable aromatic presence. There's plenty of energy here, but the Castellero comes across as a bit reticent at this stage. Firm tannins need a bit of time to soften. Aging was done in 30-hectoliter cask." - 92+ points, Antonio Galloni
