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Barbera d’Alba Santo Stefano DOC
The Barbera grapes for this wine come from the famed Santo Stefano vineyard which initially caused
critics to believe Italo Stupino crazy as this vineyard is typically reserved for the hallowed Nebbiolo. This
100% Barbera proved them wrong as it expresses the depth for which Santo Stefano is known while still
retaining Barbera’s signature fruit. The grapes for this wine are pressed and then allowed to mature for 9
months in large wooden vats to allow the wines to mellow and develop their complexity.
Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC
The Superiore version of Castello di Neive’s Barbera d’Alba is only produced in the best vintages and
represents a selection of the best Barbera grapes from their Marcorino vineyard. Here, they follow strict
green harvesting (removal of immature bunches) and plant only on south-facing slopes thus yielding
a wine of great ripeness. It is made from 100% Barbera grapes and serves as a reminder of Barbera’s
potential. After fermentation, this wine is aged for at least 1 year in oak barriques (225-L French oak
barrels) to round out the wine.
Dolcetto d’Alba Basarin DOC
The Dolcetto d’Alba Basarin is named for the high-quality vineyard from which its grapes originate. It
is made from 100% Dolcetto grapes which typify the food-friendly, easy-drinking yet quality-minded
wines of this region. The grapes for this wine are pressed and then allowed to mature for 6 months in a
stainless steel tank to preserve Dolcetto’s fresh qualities.
Langhe Rosso i Cortini Pinot Noir DOC
Growing up, Italo’s favorite wine was his father’s “Cuvée Privée.” This wine, which was served at family
gatherings and made from grapes bought from the then current owner of the castle—a Count Guido
Riccardo Candiani, was sourced from a vineyard (i Cortini) right next to the Castello di Neive. To pay
tribute to his father’s memory and this wine, Italo continued making a Pinot Noir from the i Cortini plot
once his family purchased the castello. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, the grapes are gently pressed and
then matured in barriques for 1 year.
Piemonte Grignolino DOC
This Grignolino is a small-production gem (at 4,000 bottles annually) that is incredibly food friendly.
Made from 100% Grignolino grapes, it shows the lightness and finesse which has made Grignolino a
widely-appreciable wine. Following fermentation, this wine is aged for 3 months in stainless steel to
preserve its fresh, fruit-forward aromas.
WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY
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