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Castellano® - Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore 2021

11,20 €
25,90 €

“If you want to enter Ripatransone, only the Castellan can let you pass.” It is said that in the past, to protect one of the city gates, a knight would forever memorise the face of anyone passing through, distinguishing whether they had good or bad intentions at a mere glance. Benevolent, but dressed in shining armour, he bravely defended the town: his name is Transone from the Latin verb ‘transire’, which means to cross or enter. For friends today, it is Castellano, with this Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC Read more

Production area: Small production zones in the “Rosso Piceno Superiore” area.
Wine varieties: Montepulciano and Sangiovese.
Average yield per hectare: 7/8 tons of grapes.
Organoleptic characteristics: Ruby red with garnet reflections. Refined and persistent bouquet accentuated by extensive ageing in barrels. Fruity taste of prunes, blackberries and sour black cherries. Elegant and smooth tannins.
Vinification: Special selection of grapes picked and collected in baskets. Long maceration of grapes with skins (20-25 days). Delèstage and soft pressing.
Harvest time: Second half of October.
Picking method: By hand.
Serving suggestions: Ideal with grilled or roasted meats.
Serving temperature: We recommend serving at 18/20°
Alcohol content: 13,5% Vol.
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2020

Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC Castellano 2017
- 91/100 5StarWines, The Book 2020, Vinitaly
- 2 glasses, Vini d'Italia 2021, Gambero Rosso
- 4 grappoli, I Migliori Vini d'Italia, Bibenda 2021
- 90 point, I Vini di Veronelli 2021
- 91 point, Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2021 di Luca Maroni
- Regional Price Quality Award, Guida Berebene 2021 del Gambero Rosso

2019

Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC Castellano 2016
- score 89 Wine Spectator

2016

Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC Castellano 2010/11
- Super 3 stars at Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli 2016

2014

Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC Castellano 2011
- Silver medal at XVI Gran Premio Internazionale del Vino, Mundus Vini
- 4 Clusters Guida Bibenda

Rosso Piceno Superiore Castellano 2010
- “Bollino Rosso” at Merano Wine Festival
- Seal of approval at Japan Wine Challenge