2020 Gianni Gagliardo Barolo DOCG Castelletto

古典巴羅洛的鋒芒與優雅並存，入口有花香也有山野氣息。

為什麼選它？
1) 風土賣點 -> Castelletto 產區的高海拔與礫石土讓果酸和礦感更清晰，陳放潛力強。利於收藏或重口菜式搭配。
2) 結構穩健 -> 呈現緊緻且打磨過的單寧，吃肉時有強烈回饋感，口腔層次分明。
3) 評分認可 -> 多家權威給出高分，性價比優於同級名莊，買來喝或放都是好選擇。

侍酒師私房筆記：先是一抹野草莓和血橙皮，接着跑出山茱萸般的香氣、丁香和一點茶葉的澀感。入口中段酸度帶動，單寧有力度但細緻，餘韻帶黑胡椒與礦物感，吃完肉盤還會想再來一杯。建議醒 60–90 分鐘，或放到 2028 年後更平衡。

場景化配餐指南：週末和家人吃一大盤慢燉羊肩、朋友聚會吃野豬寬麵或配一盤熟成硬質芝士都很合適；也是節慶大餐的紅酒首選。

降維打擊對比：跟頂級大牌比起來，Gianni Gagliardo 更注重風土表達與性價比——味道不輸同價位名莊，卻更實際、買得下手。

Soul Hook: A classic Barolo spirit—refined power with floral brightness and building spice.

Why this wine? 1) Site-driven character -> Castelletto's altitude and soils give precise floral lift and mineral structure that age beautifully. 2) Confident structure -> firm, polished tannins for cellaring or a dramatic dinner pour. 3) Proven pedigree -> top critic scores signal consistency and investment value.

Sommelier's Note: Aromas of wild strawberry and blood-orange peel lead into layers of mountain herbs, cloves and a savoury tea-leaf note. On the palate it is medium–full with taut acidity and firm, sculpted tannins that frame concentrated red fruit and a long, spicy finish. Drink now with an hour to spare, or cellar through the 2030s.

Occasions & Pairing: Ideal for Cantonese-style roast lamb, richer pasta with game ragù, or a festive red-meat dinner. Works for an elevated weekend family meal or a small celebratory gathering where food stands up to structure.

Competitive Edge: Delivers Barolo pedigree and high critic scores at a price point below the most famous crus—excellent value for collectors and serious drinkers.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
• Taste: wild strawberry, dried red cherry, blood orange zest, mountain herbs, clove, black pepper, tea leaf, earthy/mineral, savory spice, firm tannins
• Food Matching: Lamb (roasted or braised), Pappardelle con cinghiale (wild boar pasta), Grouse roast with porcini, Braised beef short ribs, Aged hard cheeses (Grana Padano, aged Pecorino)
• Grape Variety: Nebbiolo ,

Winery

Gianni Gagliardo 是一個家族經營的皮埃蒙特酒莊，以產區分明的 Barolo 著稱。酒莊採人工採收、精細園藝管理，尊重原生風土與果實成熟節奏。釀製時以溫控發酵保留香氣，再以大桶與中等尺寸橡木熟成，讓單寧柔和但不掩蓋產區特質。葡萄園多位於坡地，排水好、日照均衡，成就這款兼具力量與優雅的 Castelletto。

Gianni Gagliardo is a family-owned Piedmont estate known for producing site-expressive Barolo from distinct vineyard sites such as Castelletto. The team focuses on traditional respect for Nebbiolo’s balance—careful canopy work in the vineyard, selective manual harvest and controlled fermentation to preserve aromatics and build structure. Wines are aged in traditional large oak and tonneaux to integrate tannins without overwhelming the site character.