2020 Barolo Castellero
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Barolo. Certified organic by Ecogruppo Italia. Mid ruby with orange tinges. Fragrant red-fruit nose with saline hints. Elegant, supple fruit loaded with gorgeous chalky tannins. Well-balanced and fresh. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Ripe red in color, the 2020 Barolo Castellero is generous with notes of raspberry preserve, crushed roses, and rosemary. Medium-bodied, it’s approachable and has a supple texture along with an easygoing nature. It retains good freshness at this stage, but I would drink it sooner rather than later.
The 2020 Barolo Castellero is laced with crushed flowers, mint, macerated red cherry and herbs. The aromatics are attractive, but the 2020 is also a bit light and lacking in structure. This searing, old-school Barolo may come together a bit more in time, but today it is painfully austere.