La Castellada
Collio Bianco della Castellada 2018
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Grigio, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon |
| Aging | 12 months in barrique, then 24 months in steel and 12 months in bottle |
- Blend Collio DOC: 50% Pinot Grigio, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in barrique, 4 days maceration on the skins
- Ageing: 11 months in barrique, 12 months in stainless steel and 12 months in bottle
- Aromas and taste: broom, tropical fruit, vanilla; warm, full-bodied and fresh sensations
- Serving and pairings: 14°C, brief decanting; sushi, fish, shellfish, cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bianco della Castellada by La Castellada is a rich white wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a true expression of Collio. This structured blend combining Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon displays golden reflections and an intense aromatic profile, with notes of broom, tropical fruit and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and warm, perfect for pairing with fish dishes, shellfish and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Collio, between the hills of Gorizia and Oslavia. The vineyards, at around 180 metres above sea level, benefit from excellent exposure and are rooted in the distinctive Eocene ponca, a marly soil that gives the wine a deep mineral and savoury character. The mature vines, harvested by hand, ensure very low yields, guaranteeing a high aromatic concentration and a pronounced sense of place.
How it is produced
The artisanal vinification enhances the characteristics of each variety. The Pinot Grigio is pressed to start fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrels, while the Chardonnay and Sauvignon undergo a four-day skin maceration. The process continues with spontaneous malolactic fermentation and ageing divided between barrels and steel tanks, followed by a slow maturation. The absence of filtration preserves the density and pure expressive intensity of the wine.
History and Curiosities
The Bianco della Castellada 2018 originates in Oslavia, where the renowned Eocene ponca nourishes historic vineyards, imparting a profound mineral character. This refined blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon is harvested entirely by hand. The skilful spontaneous fermentation, combined with a brief maceration on the skins, enhances its intensity; ageing in barriques and the decision to bottle without filtration ultimately preserve the pure and enveloping essence of the Collio DOC.
Awards
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2018
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Stefano Bensa
- Bottles produced: 25.000
- Hectares: 10
The farm consists of 10 hectares of vineyards, 5 of which are populated by very old plants (45-55 years of age) and the other half by younger plants but with a lower yield to reach more maturations and concentrations of sugars. The microclimate is determined by thermal excursions and a fresh and ventilated air that comes from the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea while the ground floor has sandy sediments of rocks and sandstones of Eocene origin. The cultivation technique admits the exclusive use of sulfur and sulfur sulphate and roping along the rows, playing the role of water regulator, does not require irrigation.
The preference for natural techniques is evident also in the cellar, where traditional oenological techniques are followed with great rigor. All grapes ferment in contact with skins in truncated tin for longer or lesser periods and under the action of indigenous yeasts only. The wines then affinate in barriques or large barrels for one or two years and then in steel for another year to come, finally bottled without filtration. In bottle, the wine ripens at least a year before the market is released.
Ideal pedoclimatic conditions, strict cultivation, and a cellar work that is limited to minimal and non-invasive interventions, investing in ripening time, are the basis of an elegant and refined production that has been able to attract the attention of enthusiastic enthusiasts all over the world. world. The unmistakable magic of the grapes of Oslavia, preserved in the cellar with patience and absolute respect for tradition for several years, reaches the maximum expression in the bottles of La Castellada and emits into the glass unique and unmistakable emotions. Read more
| Name | La Castellada Collio Bianco della Castellada 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Grigio, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | La Castellada |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Bianco della Castellada 2018 originates in Oslavia, where the renowned Eocene ponca nourishes historic vineyards, imparting a profound mineral character. This refined blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Sauvignon is harvested entirely by hand. The skilful spontaneous fermentation, combined with a brief maceration on the skins, enhances its intensity; ageing in barriques and the decision to bottle without filtration ultimately preserve the pure and enveloping essence of the Collio DOC. |
| Origin | Oslavia (Gorizia) |
| Soil composition | Marly soil (Ponca) of Eocene origin |
| Yield per hectare | 45 quintali per ettaro |
| Harvest | September (from 18 to 24) |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barriques, maceration on the skins for 4 days, without filtration |
| Wine making | Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barriques with skin maceration for 4 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. Unfiltered. |
| Aging | 12 months in barrique, then 24 months in steel and 12 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |