2020 Castello di Verduno Barbaresco

From: Verduno, Piedmont, ItalyVarietal: NebbioloAbout: The foundational story of Castello di Verduno takes us back to the early 16th century in the village of Verduno, located in Italy's Piedmont region. Initially built by the noble Busca family, the castle was a sentinel over the Langhe and the Tanaro River valley, now a prime wine country. Ownership transitioned through notable hands, including the House of Savoy. King Carlo Alberto of Sardinia notably contributed to the castle's winemaking legacy in the 19th century by initiating modern viticultural practices.In 1838, King Carlo Alberto acquired the castle, delegating the management of the estate and its cellar to General Carlo Staglieno, a renowned oenologist. It was here that Paolo Francesco Staglieno, under the guidance of Giulia Falletti Colbert, undertook the pioneering vinification of the Nebbiolo grape, laying the groundwork for what is now known as Barolo. The castle also served as a retreat for Oddone, the son of Vittorio E