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.

 

sparkling

 

 

 

 

POSTUMIO METHODO CLASSICO ROSE

 

10.99

 

POSTUMIO METHODO CLASSICO

 

11.99

white

 

 

 

 

PINOT GRIGIO

2007

6.99

red

 

 

 

 

BARBERA

2007

6.99