The Castello di Perno Castelletto Barolo is a Piedmont red wine poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by the organic estate Castello di Perno, it is a single-vineyard Barolo from the Castelletto cru in Monforte d’Alba, crafted entirely from Nebbiolo. We pour it for guests who want a Barolo with a true sense of place.

About the Winery

Castello di Perno is built around a historic castle overlooking the village of Perno in Monforte d’Alba, a medieval fortress later turned residence with a notable literary past. Today it is a certified organic estate, founded in 2013 in the Castelletto district, with vineyards across prized Monforte sites including Perno, Castelletto, and Gramolere. Barolo, and especially this Castelletto bottling, is the heart of its range.

Region & Grape

This is a single-vineyard Barolo made from Nebbiolo grown in the Castelletto cru, one of the recognized crus within Monforte d’Alba in Piedmont. A single-vineyard Barolo expresses the character of one specific site rather than a blend of zones. Castelletto sits among Monforte’s marl-rich slopes, which tend to give Barolo notable structure and depth.

Tasting Notes

Expect the classic Barolo signature of red fruit and rose lifted by savory, earthy complexity. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with firm Nebbiolo tannins, bright acidity, and a long, layered finish. It is a serious, age-worthy Barolo that rewards decanting and patience.

What to Pair It With

This is a wine for the richest plates. Pair it with our American Wagyu Steaks, the Lasagna, or the Pappardelle Bolognese. Explore more on the full dine-in menu.

How It’s Served at Grappa

This wine is offered by the bottle at Grappa for $225.

FAQ

Where is Castello di Perno Castelletto Barolo from?

It is a single-vineyard Barolo from the Castelletto cru in Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont, northwest Italy, made by the organic estate Castello di Perno from Nebbiolo.

What does this Barolo taste like?

It shows red fruit and rose with savory, earthy complexity, a full-bodied palate, firm tannins, bright acidity, and a long, layered finish.

What makes it a single-vineyard Barolo?

It is sourced from one specific cru, Castelletto, rather than blended across zones, so it expresses the character of that single site.

Ready to enjoy it with dinner? Book a table, browse the full wine list, and see the dine-in menu.