The 2021 Barolo Brunate is a refined yet powerful expression of one of Barolo’s most storied crus. The wine opens with intense aromatics of dried rose petals, wild cherry, orange peel, licorice, and crushed stone—classic markers of Brunate’s noble terroir. On the palate, it is tightly structured but elegant, with firm, ripe tannins and vibrant acidity framing layers of red fruit, spice, and savory earth. Aged in large oak casks for close to 30 months, it balances richness and restraint beautifully. The 2021 vintage brings precision and tension, making this a compelling Barolo with both early charm and long-term aging potential.
Vietti is one of the most respected and influential estates in Piedmont, renowned for its pioneering work in elevating Barolo’s single-vineyard bottlings to global prominence. Founded in the late 19th century in the village of Castiglione Falletto, Vietti rose to critical acclaim in the 1960s under Alfredo Currado, who was among the first to bottle cru Barolo wines separately—an innovative move that helped shift the region’s focus toward site-specific expression. The estate is currently led by Elena Currado Vietti and her husband, winemaker Luca Currado, who have preserved the family’s traditional values while incorporating a deep sensitivity to vineyard biodiversity and modern precision in the cellar. Vietti’s portfolio is a reflection of exceptional terroirs across Barolo’s most prestigious villages, and its wines are known for their balance of power and finesse, their clarity of place, and their unwavering age-worthiness. The Brunate cru, shared by the communes of La M
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