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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SAUVIGNON |
2007 |
8.99 |
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MALVASIA |
2007 |
8.99 |
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red |
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BARBERA |
2007 |
6.99 |
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PINOT NERO |
2006 |
9.99 |