Vietti 2013 Barolo Rocche di Castiglione

The Wine

A noteworthy expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barolo’s most revered crus. Aromas of dried rose petals, wild strawberries, forest floor, and hints of iodine, revealing its aromatic complexity and finesse.

On the palate look for layers of ripe raspberry, sour cherry, and dark plum, interwoven with notes of mint, lavender, white pepper, and star anise. Tannins are velvety but still very present, providing a dense structure that supports the wine’s longevity, while the acidity keeps the wine vibrant and balanced.

Critics have lauded this wine with scores ranging from 91 to 98 points, highlighting its poise, power, and aging potential. Decanter praised its “unadulterated charm,” while Robert Parker noted its ability to shift and evolve beautifully in the glass. James Suckling described it as “the real deal,” emphasizing its density and subtlety.

With a recommended drinking window extending from 2020 to 2040, this wine is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a Barolo that marries classical structure with aromatic elegance.

2013 Vintage: 4 out of 5 stars, strong quality but with some variability based on vineyard location and exposure. Good vintage for aging.

The Winery

The Vietti winery, is based in the small medieval village of Castiglione Falletto in the heart of Piedmont’s famous “Langhe” region. Here the Krause family carefully and patiently handcrafts lauded wines that are the result of a unique combination of sun, soil and the winemaker's craft.

Though the history dates back to the 1800's, the first Vietti-labeled wines were produced by third-generation Mario, who transformed the family’s vineyards into an estate winery. In 1952, Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado, whose intuitions – from the production of one of the first Barolo crus (Rocche di Castiglione – 1965), through the single-varietal vinification of Arneis (1967) to the invention of Artist Labels (1974) – made him both symbol and architect of some of the most significant revolutions of the time.

In 1970 the Viettis began working with artists on an ongoing, original artwork label program, featuring Pier Paolo Pasolini and Janet Fish, which received an exhibition at New York’s MOMA in 1996. In 1990 Alfredo and Luciana’s son Luca joined the family business as winemaker after working at California's Simi Winery, Opus One, Long Vineyards and Bordeaux's Mouton-Rothschild. 

His innovative winemaking utilizes a unique combination of the modern and traditional. Luca's focus on terroir is reflected in his careful cultivation and organic farming of more than 25 single vineyards. The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly-prized terroirs within the Barolo winegrowing area.

In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause Holdings, enabling Luca and Elena, always at the head of Vietti brand, to add a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings, and be able as a result to look to a future with new, stimulating prospects, all while maintaining the family approach for which the cellar has always been known.