2018 Brovia, Barolo, Rocche di Castiglione

The 2018 Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione, crafted from 100% Nebbiolo, emerges from the fabled Rocche di Castiglione cru in Castiglione Falletto, a vineyard renowned for its lean, calcareous-sandy soils and southeastern exposure. Brovia, a historic estate since 1863, practices meticulous organic viticulture and traditional winemaking, favoring long macerations and aging in large Slavonian oak to express the true terroir. The 2018 growing season, characterized by a wet spring and temperate summer, demanded careful vineyard management but ultimately yielded wines of elegance and a beautiful balance of ripeness and freshness. This particular vintage showcases Brovia's skill in producing an aromatic and precise Barolo, allowing Rocche's signature ethereal finesse and minerality to shine through, even with the vintage's more approachable structure.