2021 Monchiero Rocche di Castiglione Barolo (PRE-ARRIVAL ONLY)

Pre-arrival only, wine will be $165 when landed in late September / early October.

From a magnificent vintage & one of the great crus of Barolo.

96 Points, Kerin O'Keefe - "The Monchiero 2021 Rocche di Castiglione from Monchiero is a stunner, starting with its beautiful aromatics of wild rose, forest floor, red berry, tobacco and new leather. Showing great structure and finesse, the vibrant palate delivers strawberry, Morello cherry, star anise, white pepper and crushed mint before a truffle close. It’s still young and primary and will benefit with more bottle age. Consistently turning out excellent wines vintage after vintage, it’s a mystery to me why this estate flies under the radar for many Barolo lovers". Drink 2031–2041. Abv: 14%

96 Points, 5 Stars - The Real Review (Stephen Blandford for Huon Hooke) - "Bright ruby colour. A floral perfume of violets and rosewater, is joined by vibrant red berry fruit scents, mint, delicate cinnamon or mace spice and a crushed rock minerality. There's a wonderful concentration of fruit on the palate, berries and blood orange, a stony feel and velour tannins providing the architecture, the finish long and spice accented. Subtle power and depth, finesse and balance." Drink 2025-2042