Centovigne's early history dates back to 1682, when the first barrels of wine were produced at the Castellengo Castle. With this in-depth knowledge of history, the owners Alessandro and Magda, who also fulfill the role of winemaker and viticulturist, have introduced a style of viticulture with a holistic approach of targeted interventions that maintain the health of the high-acid soil. The goal is to encourage the growth of native vegetation and promote the growth of soil biodiversity.
The castle walls of Castello di Castellengo continue to welcome new generations of winemakers as a guarantee of the continuity of Nebbiolo quality in northern Piedmont. The history of the site has shaped the passion of the winemakers and it embraces the unique richness of the land. The ancient vines of the area grow among archaeological sites and artifacts buried in the sea sand, drab and sandy clay soil. And the castle's cellars, like many others in the area, have housed wineries for centuries.
The unique flavor and irresistible elegance and minerality of the wines of Centovigne and Castellengo Castle has always been and will continue to be preserved.
Color: bright ruby red
Grape: 80% Nebbiolo and the rest a blend of Vespolina, Croatina and Uva Rara
Category: Nebbiolo
Profile: Vineyard: sea sand, gravel, marl and kaolin clay from alteration of Permian volcanoes with loose cover layers
Number of plants: 5,000 plants per hectare
Altitude: 250-300 meters above sea level
Harvest: manual harvest in small crates from the first days of October, destemming and gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation with batonnage and 15 days maceration.
Aging: in cement tanks for 12 months, then a minimum of 6 months in bottle
Aroma: The aroma is immediate and fragrant: floral, iris, lavender, plum, red-fleshed fruits, jam, wood and leather notes that are just turned on and delicate.
Taste: a delightful wine that certainly fully displays its Nebbiolo profile, nice full finish
Alcohol percentage: variable depending on vintage 13.5%.
Food pairing: excellent as an aperitif, with pastas, pizzas, anything that represents typical Italian cuisine, a wine that is very easy to drink, a wine to enjoy....
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