LOMBARDY
CANTINA DI CASTEGGIO (OLTREPO PAVESE)
The little known region of Oltrep— Pavese is a bump on the plain 30kms
south of Milan. There is one major player in town. It's fair to say Cantina di
Casteggio is bigger than any other winery we work with. Much bigger. A Co-op
with 350 members and a massive facility, part run-down fascista-style, part space
age. Try as we might, we just couldn't resist the wines. Impressive across the
whole range. The Cantina is very switched-on and started a Òquality projectÓ
with their best 50 growers, bringing in famous Italian consultant Riccardo
Cotarella.
100% Pinot Noir, Postumio is a true Methode Champenoise, fermented and aged
for 18 months in bottle. Pinot Grigio, beautifully balanced. Sauvignon in the
creamy, rather than zizzy, style. Malvasia, exotic in the nose, good depth in
the mouth. Fabulous Barbera – smooth and deep. Finally a smoky Pinot
Noir.
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sparkling |
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POSTUMIO METHODO CLASSICO ROSE |
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10.99 |
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POSTUMIO METHODO CLASSICO |
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11.99 |
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white |
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PINOT GRIGIO |
2007 |
6.99 |
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red |
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BARBERA |
2007 |
6.99 |