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Contea di Castiglione

Contea di Castiglione is a Barolo producer based in Castiglione Falletto in the Langhe, Piedmont, the village that sits at the geographic and stylistic crossroads of the Barolo production zone. The estate produces Barolo from the Contea di Castiglione MGA (Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva) — the formal additional geographical mention system introduced in 2010 to designate single-vineyard or sub-zone Barolo production, similar to the Burgundy premier cru concept. Castiglione Falletto's MGAs include Bricco Fiasco, Monprivato, Rocche di Castiglione, and Villero — historically recognized as among Barolo's finest vineyard sites. The appellation requires 100% Nebbiolo and minimum 38-month aging (62 for Riserva), with the resulting wines characterized by the famous Piedmont combination of high tannin, high acidity, and compelling aromatics. At auction, the producer averages $69 per bottle across 164 lots — modest pricing for named Barolo, reflecting either the entry-level positioning of this label within the wider Castiglione Falletto producer community or the relative scarcity of information driving lower prices. Classic Barolo cellaring requirements — 10–20 years for full maturity — mean vintage depth matters significantly at auction, with 1989, 1990, 1996, 2001, and 2010 being the recognized benchmark years commanding the highest prices.