750ml
Castellari Bergaglio Brut Arde’ DOCG
The grapes for this wine are hand-picked from the estate vineyards, which are carefully managed with the objective of obtaining distinctive, quality-rich base wines for the sparkling wines.
Varietal: 100% Cortese
Appellation: Gavi DOCG
Production Zone: Hillside vineyards in Tassarolo, in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont; altitude 360 mt a.s.l.
Soil: mainly limestone and frequent intersections of clay
Vinification: Soft pressing to extract the very best from the fruit. Fermentation in steel with cultured yeasts. In spring, the wine is given the liqueur de tirage
Maturation: Second fermentation in the bottle with 18 months on fine lees before being disgorged.
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Fine perlage. Floral and fruity impressions, enriched with nuances of petits fours, toasted almond, and fresh-baked bread. On the palate, it is crisp, self-confident, and ultra-appealing.
- Ideal as an aperitif as well as a sparkling wine to enjoy throughout the meal.
Winery Profile
• In Gavi, in the heart of the Lemme Valley, in a silent and green scenery, where vine rows dominate as well as the imperceptible presence of the sea, which lets its beneficial influence spread so far, there is a wine factory and vineyard which have been cared for generations by the Castellari Bergaglio family.
• The estate perfectly located at 360 m a.s.l. dominates over the typical reddish-colored Rovereto land, the richest in clay and iron ever since, where a noble vine variety as Cortese found the ideal place to grow generously.
• The vineyards span over 10 hectares and produce grapes with good balance of sugar and tannins to achieve delicate savory wines with harmonious fresh bouquet.