From Castelletto in Monforte, this Barolo is produced with a selection of 25-30-year-old vines, a Barolo made to drink young. A restrained masculine Barolo character prevails on the nose, although offering up tar, dried cherry, and rhubarb flavoured boiled sweets. With time, pomegranate and violet emerge in the glass, remaining intense on the palate and through to the finish. Tight and firm with dusty, assertive tannins and bracing acidity, the wine is balanced and full bodied, with an austere finish. 93 points rated by Decanter (2017) / 93 points rated by James Suckling (2017)