{"product_id":"castello-di-verduno-barolo-75cl","title":"Castello di Verduno Barolo 2019 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastello di Verduno Barolo is an exceptionally elegant, traditional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/italian-red-wine\" title=\"Italian Red Wine\"\u003eItalian red wine\u003c\/a\u003e produced in the northernmost village of Verduno within the Barolo DOCG in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piemonte-wines\" title=\"Piemonte Wines\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/a\u003e, Italy. Housed in a historic castle with roots dating back to the 16th century, Castello di Verduno is celebrated for crafting delicate, aromatic, and classic expressions of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebbiolo-wines\" title=\"Nebbiolo Wines\"\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/a\u003e. Sourced from estate-owned vineyards across Verduno and Barbaresco, this bottling showcases the floral lift, silky structure, and distinctive white pepper nuances characteristic of Verduno terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its ethereal aromatics, refined structural elegance, and classic winemaking philosophy. While many Barolos from southern villages are known for power and broad tannins, Verduno is renowned for producing Nebbiolo of striking finesse, perfume, and lithe grace. Fermented in open wooden vats and aged in large traditional Slavonian oak casks, it offers a beautifully layered profile of sour cherry, dried rose, and delicate spice that provides immense pleasure in its youth while possessing the structure to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested from mature Nebbiolo vines grown on limestone- and clay-rich soils in the commune of Verduno. Following meticulous selection, the fruit undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in open oak vats, accompanied by long skin contact to gently extract fine tannins and colour. The wine is then aged for around two to three years in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks (botti grandi), allowing it to soften and harmonize naturally without picking up strong oak flavours, before being bottled and rested prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it displays a bright garnet-red hue with gentle orange reflections. The nose is captivating and lifted, releasing aromas of wild red cherries, dried cranberries, and rose petals, layered with subtle notes of white pepper, leather, tobacco, and crushed limestone. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, sleek, and harmonious, offering crisp red berry fruit flavours underpinned by fine-grained, silky tannins and a vibrant beam of acidity that leads into a long, fragrant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its vibrant acidity, polished tannin matrix, and aromatic floral profile, this Barolo is a wonderful companion for northern Italian gastronomy and refined cuisine. It pairs magnificently with tajarin pasta with fresh butter and white truffle, roasted rack of lamb, duck breast with cherry reduction, and braised veal shin. It is also an outstanding match for wild mushroom risotto, game birds, and aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Castelmagno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55230896308567,"sku":"123132","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Castello-di-Verduno-Barolo-2019-75cl.jpg?v=1791195943","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/castello-di-verduno-barolo-75cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}