Barolo Villero 2021

Barolo Villero 2021

Region: Piedmont, Italy
Area: Castiglione Falletto, Barolo DOCG
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Alcohol content: approximately 14.5% vol.

Description

Barolo Villero 2021 comes from the famous Villero vineyard in the municipality of Castiglione Falletto , one of the most prestigious terroirs in all of Barolo. The vineyard is located on southwest-facing slopes with calcareous clay soils that produce wines with power, depth and a characteristic mineral nerve. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a classic balance between ripeness and freshness, resulting in a Barolo with great precision and aging potential.

Fragrance

The aroma is complex, intense and elegant – typical of the Villero field style:

Red cherries, roses and dried violets

Notes of wild strawberry, blackcurrant and pomegranate

Spices like licorice, pepper and cedarwood

Fine hints of leather, tobacco and truffle in the background

Taste

In the mouth, the wine shows both structure and finesse:

The fruit is concentrated but refined with flavors of ripe cherries, raspberries and light herbal notes.

The tannic structures are firm but silky, keeping the wine in perfect balance.

The acidity is lively and gives a clean, elegant finish.

The aftertaste is long and complex with notes of spice, earth and mineral freshness.

Serving and food pairing

Serve at 18 °C , preferably after 1-2 hours of decanting.
Particularly suitable for:

Game and braised meat dishes

Risotto with mushrooms or truffle

Mature Italian cheeses

Storage potential

Barolo Villero 2021 has excellent aging potential of 15–25 years . Over time, the wine develops nuances of dried flowers, forest floor, tobacco and balsamic notes, while the tannins become more rounded.

Overall impression

Barolo Villero 2021 is a wine of great personality and classic structure. It combines the power of Castiglione Falletto with the noble elegance of the Nebbiolo grape, showing a perfect balance between intensity, freshness and finesse. A wine for collectors and connoisseurs – and a brilliant expression of the timeless greatness of Barolo.