# Castelletto (Mauro Veglio)

> Red, Barolo DOCG by [Mauro Veglio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mauro-veglio.md), Barolo, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/mauro-veglio-castelletto).

- **Producer:** Mauro Veglio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barolo DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Castelletto
- **Production area:** About four hectares in a south-easterly position in Castelletto, an extensive area between Monforte d'Alba and the hamlet of Perno, bordering Serralunga d'Alba; brought into the estate by Daniela Veglio on her marriage to Mauro. The estate was the first to put the name on the label, with the 1996 vintage, ahead of its official recognition as a Barolo MGA.
- **Soil:** More calcareous soil with a ventilated microclimate.
- **Exposure:** South-easterly.
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted at the end of the 1970s and in 1994.
- **Vinification:** Maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 20-25 days, beginning with cold maceration (10°C) for the first 48 hours and gentle extraction with a couple of daily pump-overs. After racking, malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel. Towards December the wine moves to small oak barrels, 30% new and 70% used, for 24 months. After decanting in stainless steel, it is bottled without fining or filtration.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C, allowing it to warm and open in the glass.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A single-cru Barolo from Castelletto, between Monforte d'Alba and Perno, on vineyards Daniela Veglio brought to the estate when she married Mauro; the estate was the first to put the name on the label, ahead of its official recognition as an MGA.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Intense, smooth aromas with an incredible harmony of red fruits and delicate rose petals, and subtle hints of underbrush, mint and liquorice. Vigorous, full-bodied and balanced on the palate, with great persistence in the tannins that are never too dry, and final notes of blackberry and blueberry jam. Released with the potential to evolve for many years, but drinking well already.