About this wine
Brovia's flagship single-vineyard Barolo, from a 1.5-1.6 hectare plot of vines over 50 years old in the celebrated Rocche di Castiglione cru — a sandy, southeast-facing site at 300-350 meters. Fermentation begins in cement, and the wine is racked into 40-hectoliter French and Slavonian oak casks for aging, producing a wine renowned for its seamless balance of power and finesse.
A benchmark, if pricier, example of what makes Castiglione Falletto Barolo so prized.
Sommelier's Note
"Rocche di Castiglione is Brovia at its most complete — this is the bottle that put the estate on every serious collector's list."
Food Pairings
Ideal with roasted game, truffle-laced risotto, or slow-braised short ribs — dishes with enough richness to meet its structure without competing with its perfume.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, serious Barolo tastings, cellar investment.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- $116-178 (US retail across recent vintages; reference conversion only)
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented in cement tanks, aged in 40hl French and Slavonian oak botti; the sandy soils of Rocche di Castiglione give the wine notable perfume and finesse alongside real structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Rocche di Castiglione special?
- Its sandy, southeast-facing soils at 300-350m produce Nebbiolo with exceptional perfume and finesse, balanced by real structural power from 50+ year old vines.
- How is it different from Brovia's other single-vineyard Barolos?
- Compared to Villero's elegant perfume or Garblèt Sué's vivacity, Rocche di Castiglione is prized for its seamless integration of power and finesse — often considered Brovia's most complete wine.
- How long can this wine age?
- Given its structure and Brovia's traditional large-cask aging, top vintages can develop gracefully for 20+ years.
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