Tasting Notes:Robert Parker-The 2005 Barolo Castelletto is the sweetest and richest of these offerings. Made in a round, generous style, the Castelletto flows onto the palate with an explosive array of dark red fruit. Sweet medicinal herbs, licorice and spices emerge with notable clarity on the long finish. The Castelletto can be enjoyed today for its exuberant, textured fruit, or cellared for those who prefer more tertiary complexity. Either way, it is a beautiful 2005 Barolo. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2025.

Wine Spectator:Berries, tar and dried mushroom on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and serious concentration. Shows outstanding richness and structure. Best after 2011. 360 cases made.