Castello di Perno Barolo DOCG
Nebbiolo, 2018
Barolo DOCG > Piemonte > IT
From one of the most beautiful wine regions in all the land, Barolo is the place, Nebbiolo the grape. Hillsides cascading with vineyards to the valleys below, the massive wall of the Alps in the distance - this is wine paradise. Showcasing the power, structure, and refinement for which Barolo is famous, Castello di Perno emphasizes a classic approach, with extended aging for 24 months in large Austrian oak casks, allowing the wine to develop complexity and depth over time.
Nebbiolo, 2018
Barolo DOCG > Piemonte > IT
From one of the most beautiful wine regions in all the land, Barolo is the place, Nebbiolo the grape. Hillsides cascading with vineyards to the valleys below, the massive wall of the Alps in the distance - this is wine paradise. Showcasing the power, structure, and refinement for which Barolo is famous, Castello di Perno emphasizes a classic approach, with extended aging for 24 months in large Austrian oak casks, allowing the wine to develop complexity and depth over time.
Nebbiolo, 2018
Barolo DOCG > Piemonte > IT
From one of the most beautiful wine regions in all the land, Barolo is the place, Nebbiolo the grape. Hillsides cascading with vineyards to the valleys below, the massive wall of the Alps in the distance - this is wine paradise. Showcasing the power, structure, and refinement for which Barolo is famous, Castello di Perno emphasizes a classic approach, with extended aging for 24 months in large Austrian oak casks, allowing the wine to develop complexity and depth over time.
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
ABV: 14.5%
Soils; Serralunga
The Story: We first encountered the wines of Castello di Perno a few years ago and were absolutely blown away. There are more wines brought to us by our reps from Piemonte than any other region in Italy, and these wines really stood out to us. The winery sits in the shadow of the eponymous hillside castle, the fortified walls finding the shape of a hexagon - hence the hex branding on the winery’s labels. We like it, hexagons are cool. But that said, this estate is definitely positioning itself as a glimmering luxury destination, and you can even book a room from their chic resort-style accommodations, and hang out poolside with an amazing view of the vineyards beyond. You can also rent the castle up the hill, if you’re into that sort of thing. This is Barolo, folks. What really makes this project distinctive is that unlike other Barolo estates, Castello di Perno is 100% certified organic. Founded in 2013 with winemakers Gianluca Colombo and Tommaso Pogliani in tow, the estate angles for a classic imprint with a modern vision, aiming for the best expression of its wines with approachable elegance.
Personality: A particularly aromatic and complex style, richly fruited with immense finesse with classic Barolo notes of clay pot, bright cherry, leather, star anise, and rose water.
Harmony: For best results, give this beauty some time to air out. Try high fat foods, butter and truffles, meaty steak. You won’t be disappointed.