2012 Barolo Castelletto
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Score 89/100 · Drink 2018-2028, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Aug 2018
The 2012 Barolo Castelletto is weighed down by a lot of oak spice that feels less integrated in this hot vintage. Dark fruit aromas are followed by toasted clove and campfire ash. This is a full-bodied expression of Barolo with soft, sweet fruit and more spicy flavors on the finish.
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90
90/100
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91
91+/100
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
89
89/100
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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91+ points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91+/100 · Drink 2018-2027, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Nov 2016
A promising wine, the 2012 Barolo Castelletto is also most dense, inward and tightly wound of Manzone's 2012s. Centered and poised in the glass, today the 2012 comes across as compact and also not fully expressive. It will be interesting to see if the 2012 opens up a bit. Today, it is a bit monolithic, but there is good depth in the glass, not to mention plenty of personality.
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Giovanni Manzone