• Italy, Barolo
• Vintage 2017
• 100% Nebbiolo
• Alc 14.5% by vol
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Castello di Perno Barolo Perno Riserva 2017 comes from the village of Monforte d’Alba, where Nebbiolo produces some of Barolo’s most structured and long-lived wines. The Perno cru is prized for its limestone and clay soils, giving wines of depth, intensity, and firm tannins. Castello di Perno, located in a historic 17th-century castle, has emerged as an important modern estate, combining traditional Barolo methods with a focus on terroir expression.

The 2017 vintage in Barolo was warm and dry, producing powerful wines with ripe fruit and early approachability. This Riserva offers aromas of dark cherry, plum, rose petal, and spice, layered with hints of leather and tobacco from extended aging. The palate is full-bodied, with well-structured tannins and a long, savory finish that shows both power and refinement.

Drinking well now after decanting, this wine also has the backbone to develop further, with a drinking window through the late 2030s. A single-vineyard Riserva from Monforte at this price point represents excellent value for those seeking a cellar-worthy Barolo without the cost of the most famous crus.