Tasting Notes: The Brezza Barolo Castellero reveals a complex and inviting bouquet of ripe red cherries, fragrant rose petals, violet, and orange peel, layered with notes of menthol, licorice, and wild herbs. On the palate, this traditionally made Barolo is elegant and structured, featuring flavors of juicy raspberries, black currants, and a savory, earthy minerality that carries through a long, persistent finish. With vibrant acidity and fine-grained, firm tannins, this wine offers excellent balance and is a superb candidate for extended cellaring, although it can be enjoyed in its youth with significant decanting.
Estate History: The Brezza family has owned and operated their winery and vineyards since 1885, with Giacomo Brezza and his father Antonio producing their first bottled wine in 1910. Today, the estate is run by fourth-generation winemaker Enzo Brezza, who has maintained a steadfast commitment to traditional winemaking. The family practices organic farming across their vineyards, which include holdings in several prestigious crus like Castellero, Cannubi, and Sarmassa. Their philosophy emphasizes a natural approach in the cellar, utilizing only native yeasts for fermentation, long macerations, and aging exclusively in large, neutral Slavonian oak casks to express the unique terroir of their sites without artificial intervention. The family also owns and operates a hotel and restaurant adjacent to the winery in the town of Barolo.
