Vietti is a historic and highly respected producer of Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, celebrated for its meticulous single-vineyard interpretations of Nebbiolo. Based in Castiglione Falletto in the heart of Piedmont's Langhe hills, the estate has been under Krause family ownership since 2016, following generations of family stewardship by the Vietti and Currado families. Its wines combine aromatic refinement, structural elegance and the depth required for long-term cellaring.
Quick Facts
- Location: Castiglione Falletto, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
- Founded: Late 19th century
- Classification: Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG
- Ownership: Krause family, since 2016
- Previous stewardship: Vietti and Currado families
- Principal grape: Nebbiolo
- Other varieties: Barbera, Arneis
- Signature wines: Barolo Rocche di Castiglione, Barolo Lazzarito, Barolo Ravera
- Soils: Calcareous marl with varying proportions of sand and clay
- Vineyards: Multiple cru holdings across Barolo and Barbaresco zones
- Style: Precise, balanced and built for extended ageing
- Winemaking: Extended maceration and maturation in large oak casks
A Pioneering Estate in Castiglione Falletto
Vietti was established in the late 19th century in Castiglione Falletto, one of Barolo's most acclaimed communes. The estate gained prominence under the leadership of Alfredo Currado, who joined the family in the 1960s and became a defining figure in modern Piedmontese winemaking. Currado was among the first producers to bottle single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco, emphasising the distinctive character of individual crus at a time when such precision was rare.
His commitment to site-specific expression helped establish Vietti as a benchmark for quality and clarity. In 2016, the Krause family acquired the estate, ensuring continuity of its winemaking philosophy and further investment in its vineyards and cellar.
The Crus of Barolo and Barbaresco
Vietti's identity is shaped by its holdings in some of the Langhe's most distinguished vineyard sites. In Barolo, the estate produces wines from Rocche di Castiglione, Lazzarito, Ravera, Brunate and Villero—each expressing a distinct facet of Nebbiolo shaped by soil composition, exposure and elevation.
Rocche di Castiglione, located directly above the village of Castiglione Falletto, is the estate's historic flagship vineyard. Its steep, southwest-facing slopes and compact calcareous marl soils produce a Barolo of concentration, aromatic intensity and firm structure, capable of evolving gracefully for three decades or more.
Lazzarito, situated in Serralunga d'Alba, offers a more austere and mineral-driven expression, while Ravera in Novello is recognised for its elegance and floral character. In Barbaresco, Vietti works with fruit from the Masseria cru, producing wines of refinement and balance.
Tradition and Precision in the Cellar
Vietti's winemaking approach respects the traditional methods of the region while allowing each site to speak with clarity. Extended maceration on the skins—often lasting several weeks—extracts colour, tannin and aromatic complexity without over-extraction. Fermentation and maturation take place in large Slavonian oak botti, which permit gradual oxygenation and development without imposing dominant wood character.
The result is a collection of wines that balance power with finesse, combining the savoury depth, fine-grained tannins and lifted aromatics that define great Nebbiolo. Vietti's Barolo and Barbaresco are built to reward extended cellaring, typically reaching their peak after 15 to 25 years, though the finest vintages from the estate's top crus can continue to evolve for much longer.
Beyond Nebbiolo, Vietti also produces distinguished Barbera d'Alba and Arneis, showcasing the estate's commitment to expressing the full range of Piedmont's indigenous varieties with precision and respect for origin.
