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Tasting notes
Score 78/100 · Drink 2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2017

The 1996 Barolo Castelletto, here in its first vintage, is green, vegetal and lacking in depth.

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Critic scores
85
85/100

Average Score

92
91-93/100

Robert Parker

86
86+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

More reviews and scores

91 - 93 points
Robert Parker
Score 91-93/100 · Drink 2014, Robert Parker, Aug 1999

The 1996 Barolo Castillero smells like an herb garden planted next to a roaring charcoal fire. There are copious amounts of cherry fruit, new saddle leather, and animal-like aromas. This is a more sauvage Barolo, with impeccable density, medium to full body, and gobs of spicy, cherry fruit flavors. It should drink well for 10-15 years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

86+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 86+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Medium red. Spicy, aromatic nose of cherry, mint, flowers, tobacco and licorice, with a suggestion of high-toned wood. Juicy but tight and backward; the old barrel note recurs in the mouth. Conveys an impression of limited ripeness. Finishes quite tannic, with a note of menthol.

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Mauro Veglio
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Grape Blend

Nebbiolo

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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