Castello Verduno, Barolo Monvigliero Riserva Vintage:2016 with crisp acid

with crisp acid

330 cases made

This 2013 Ao Yun is a new star of China

which sounds extreme but bear in mind this is the cooler section of the plateau back towards the border with Castillon and these soils take longer to fully ripen their grapes

Finishes with big

Castello Verduno, Barolo Monvigliero Riserva Vintage:2016 with crisp acidWinemaker Mario Andrion regularly conjures superb wine from this 0. 3ha parcel in Verduno. The intense raspberry scented nose delivers purity of fruit and a light smokiness. Lush and juicy, the palate displays a velvety texture and good depth of fruit. This is no blockbuster, but is poised and harmonious with a long, sweet finish.