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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
VS - Vinous |
93 Points |
2016 |
10/2020
Review
The 2016 Barolo La Villa is a beguiling wine that needs a bit of time in bottle to fully open up. Then again, it is a young Barolo, so that is very much to be expected. Dried herbs, mint, licorice, dark cherry, underbrush and a whole range of spiced/balsamic notes fill out the layers. Next to the straight Barolo, La Villa has more body, depth and texture. It is another fine effort from Seghesio.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
JS - James Suckling |
93 Points |
2017 |
06/2021
Review
Aromas of rich red cherries with notes of toasted vanilla and dried herbs follow through to a full body, picking up a black-truffle note. The tannins are firm, but manageable, even at this early stage. So tempting now, but better after 2023.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
WS - Wine Spectator |
94 Points |
2015 |
02/2020
Review
Ripe and juicy, offering macerated cherry, currant, raspberry, loam and eucalyptus flavors. Firms up, with a tobacco element emerging on the long finish. Feels almost approachable now, until the dusty tannins kick in. Best from 2022 through 2042.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
GR - Gambero Rosso |
2 Bicchieri |
2016 |
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
GR - Gambero Rosso |
2 Bicchieri |
2017 |
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
JS - James Suckling |
92 Points |
2014 |
01/2018
Review
The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
VS - Vinous |
92 Points |
2014 |
08/2018
Review
The 2014 Barolo La Villa is laced with dark cherry, plum, woodsmoke, cedar, tobacco and licorice. Pliant and deep, the 2014 is impeccably layered from start to finish. The La Villa is a bit richer and darker than the straight Barolo, but both wines share a profile that leans more towards the floral/savory end of the spectrum, with the fruit pushed into the background.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2014 |
08/2019
Review
The 2015 Barolo La Villa offers a bit more weight and density than the straight Barolo, but it, too, looks like it will offer its best drinking sooner rather than later. Pine, menthol and a whole range of balsamic inflections play off a core of dark red cherry and plum fruit in an inviting, mid-weight Barolo that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2015 has a good bit of underlying grip, but I am not sure the fruit will hold up for more than 10-15 years.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
JS - James Suckling |
93 Points |
2015 |
01/2019
Review
Light and bright strawberries and gently peppery elements, as well as light rose perfume. The palate delivers some plump, fleshy fruit with ripe tannins carrying red-cherry flavor in pure, youthful mode. Drink from 2022.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
WA - Wine Advocate |
93 Points |
2016 |
07/2020
Review
The 2016 Barolo la Villa is a more complete and elaborate wine compared to the classic Barolo also released now from Fratelli Seghesio. There is more depth here and less of that ripeness that I encountered in the other Barolo. This wine has more layers with dark fruit, licorice, iron ore and crushed limestone. These various aromatic elements come together with pretty harmony and focus. The finish is smooth and firmly structured, revealing an elegant and genuine personality. Fruit comes from the oldest vines in the Castelletto cru of Monforte d'Alba. Some 7,000 bottles were made.
*(note: previously rated as 'Barolo La Villa', now known as 'Barolo Castelletto La Villa' )
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
JS - James Suckling |
93 Points |
2019 |
10/2023
Review
Sublte aromas of cherries and cranberries with notes of dried herbs, spices and moist earth. Hints of tar, too. Medium to full-bodied, focused and balanced with firm tannin structure and a chalky finish. Lingering and velvety. Better after 2025.
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Seghesio |
Barolo Castelletto La Villa |
VS - Vinous |
92 Points |
2019 |
09/2023
Review
The 2019 Barolo Castelletto is laced with rose petal, cinnamon, white pepper, mint, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco. Medium in body, with lovely persistence, the 2020 captures all the character of this Monforte site. The aromatics are especially nuanced in 2019. Brisk acids and vibrant tannins pull it all together on the finish.
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