Castelletto is a big cru in Monforte, north of Ginestra. This is traditional Barolo, quite deep in colour from a long maceration, matured in a mix of old 500L and 700L barrels. Brown rim. Gorgeous rich nose, red cherry, balsamic, dried leaves, violet and rose. Earth and mushroom, which are also prominent on the grippy palate. Lovely lifted raspberry acidity in tension with tar, tobacco, leather, almond. Dusty, herbal, saline. Fabulous Barolo, a remarkable wine for the money.