{"title":"Castello di Neive","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"castello-di-neive-barbaresco-santo-stefano-albesani-2022","title":"Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano Albesani 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano Albesani is a wine that showcases Nebbiolo grapes in their purest form. It displays a bright garnet colour and a bouquet of \u003cstrong\u003efresh balsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, dried rose and violet, and sweet spices. On the palate, it offers balanced tannins and a refreshing acidity for a full-bodied and structured sip. This expression of Barbaresco boasts a rare persistence and pairs perfectly with \u003cstrong\u003eagnolotti with roast sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e, gnocchi with Castelmagno cheese, and \u003cstrong\u003emature or robust cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in Neive, in the Santo Stefano cru, in the Albesani area, a region historically dedicated to Piedmontese viticulture and already recorded in the eighteenth century. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous marl\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, combined with optimal exposure and a \u003cstrong\u003efavourable microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, defines the precise stylistic character of this Barbaresco. The vineyard is managed using the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Guyot training system\u003c\/strong\u003e, following a careful renewal of the rows started in 1967 in close collaboration with the University of Turin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins in October with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alcoholic fermentation lasts from ten to twelve days at controlled temperatures. This is followed by twenty-four months of maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step to harmonise the structure of the wine. After a further year of ageing, the wine expresses its full potential, especially if enhanced by \u003cstrong\u003eone hour of decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e and served between sixteen and eighteen degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe renowned Santo Stefano cru in Albesani boasts illustrious origins: it was already planted with vines in a land register from the 1700s. Since 1964, Castello di Neive has pursued constant modernisation, beginning the renewal of the rows in 1967 in collaboration with the University of Turin. This perfect ecosystem, characterised by marl soils and an ideal microclimate, gives rise to a masterful \u003cstrong\u003eBarbaresco DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It displays a bright garnet colour and elegant aromas in which \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate hints of dried rose and violet stand out. On the palate, it offers a harmonious and persistent structure, with a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-defined tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e that is not aggressive, balanced by lively acidity. It is perfect for accompanying flavourful \u003cstrong\u003egame dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Santo Stefano cru in Neive, a Piedmontese wine-growing area with unique characteristics. The rows are cultivated using the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Guyot system\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining low yields to encourage maximum aromatic expression. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provide a precise and clear olfactory definition. 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