White Lands Grignolino Monferrato Casalese San Bastiano | Uviglie Castle

White Lands Grignolino Monferrato Casalese San Bastiano | Uviglie Castle

Sale price€27,00
Red
Piedmont (IT)
Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC
Grignolino 100%
Taste it within 4-5 years
14% vol.
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Production and refinement

From the San Bastiano vineyard, characterized by calcareous and clayey soil with a planting density of 4,500-4,700 plants per hectare, pure Grignolino harvested by hand.

Destemming, fermentation at a controlled temperature of 24-25° C. About four days in contact with the skins, racking of only the free-run must. Malolactic fermentation completely carried out. Aging in 30 hectoliter French wood for 36 months.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Bright ruby ​​colour.

Olfactory examination

On the nose it expresses broad hints: of red fruit (raspberry above all) together with notes of chives, lavender and roses, with minty puffs and tea leaves.

Tasting

On the palate it is silky and smooth, the tannins are well tamed and the persistence returns to the fruit. Very pleasant.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover White Lands Grignolino Monferrato Casalese San Bastiano | Uviglie Castle ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Peidmont, Alessandria

Hectares of vineyards: 25

Castello di Uviglie

The first traces of vine cultivation at Castello di Uviglie date back to 1491. Building on this historical tradition, the company is a dynamic production reality that has focused its efforts on preserving the traditional grape varieties of the area, such as Grignolino, Freisa, and Barbera.

Simone Lupano manages 25 hectares of vineyards on his dynamic production estate.

Castello di Uviglie

The winery has a collection capacity of 3,500 hectoliters and is equipped with the latest technologies, while still employing traditional winemaking methods, in total respect of the territory's typical characteristics.

Production is very limited and carefully managed, amounting to around 90,000 bottles per year.

Region and territory

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Great wines that express the perfection of a terroir

Piedmont

Great wines that express the perfection of a terroir

Piedmont

Great wines that express the perfection of a terroir

Piedmont

In Piedmont, the first traces of viticulture date back to pre-Roman times (precisely to the Bronze Age, around 1500 B.C.), and although today the peak of quality is found in the region's great red wines, Piedmont also produces excellent white wines and sparkling wines.

The role of Piedmont has been fundamental for the development of modern Italian winemaking. It is here that the first examples of zoning of wine-growing areas were recorded, introducing concepts such as terroir and cru to Italian wines. Thanks to zoning, if a wine is produced exclusively from grapes coming from a single vineyard or parcel, the geographical indication appears on the label, increasing its prestige.

In addition to the geographical delineations indicated on the map, Piedmont is divided into 8 zones that group the 16 DOCG and 42 regional DOCs. Among these, we remember in the north the famous Gattinara DOCG and Ghemme DOCG, near Turin the Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, in Monferrato the Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG, Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG, Dogliani DOCG, Ovada DOCG, Gavi DOCG, and Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG, ending with Roero DOCG to the left of the Tanaro river and, in the Langhe region, with the famous Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Dogliani DOCG.

In Piedmont, the revolution in the world of wine began, bringing Italy back to the forefront of high-quality production. Here, with few exceptions, single-varietal wines are produced, which best express the characteristics of the terroir and magnificently exalt the Piedmontese territory.

Monferrato

The Monferrato area is one of the most important wine regions worldwide, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among these picturesque hills, Barbera is produced, a truly extraordinary, versatile, and fresh grape variety.

In Monferrato, vineyards almost entirely cover the hilltops and slopes, interspersed with small woods, in landscapes of great beauty. The wide diversity of soils allows for the production of very complex wines with a broad bouquet.

The soils are calcareous-marly, ranging in color from white to light gray or beige, rich in calcium carbonate. This allows for the production of full-bodied wines, rich in color (in reds), sometimes with a hint of tufa, suitable for aging. The red soils, on the other hand, are deeper and richer, containing clay, silt, iron oxides, and magnesium, and are excellent for producing white wines. The sandy soils of Asti produce excellent red wines characterized by low acidity and fast saturation.

Finally, on these soils, during very dry years, the vine may suffer from water stress because the higher percentage of sand does not allow the soil to retain water.
Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, produces versatile and fresh Barbera in calcareous-marly soils, yielding complex and characteristic wines.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A very pleasant red, which stands out for its fresh and direct aromas. It should be combined by analogy with fragrant and intense dishes, not too structured.

Matching by contrast

An agile and fresh red, which also pairs well by contrast, with even slightly greasy or fatty preparations, for highly satisfying combinations.

It pairs well with

Starters, cheeses, cured meats, risottos, white meats, and even fish in tasty preparations for more curious combinations.

Matching by concordance

A very pleasant red, which stands out for its fresh and direct aromas. It should be combined by analogy with fragrant and intense dishes, not too structured.

Matching by contrast

An agile and fresh red, which also pairs well by contrast, with even slightly greasy or fatty preparations, for highly satisfying combinations.

It pairs well with

Starters, cheeses, cured meats, risottos, white meats, and even fish in tasty preparations for more curious combinations.

Fondue

A true delight for the palate, fragrant and intense: a dense cream made by melting cheese in a double boiler, blended with cream and egg yolks. It is served very hot, optionally topped with slices of white truffle.

Baked pasta

A traditional Italian dish rich in flavors and creamy in texture. The beef ragu and béchamel sauce provide intense and ample aromas, perfect for festive dinners.

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