Castello di Castellengo 2023 "Rosso della Motta" Vino Rosso

100% Nebbiolo

Alto Piemonte, Italy

Medium Body

A fruit-forward and easy-drinking expression of Nebbiolo with food-friendly tannin and juicy acidity. Notes of red fruit, blackcurrant, and subtle spice.

Practicing Organic

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Grower Overview: Located east of the once wealthy Alto Piemonte town of Biella, and south of the prestigious Lessona appellation—whose Nebbiolo wines were in former times considered Italy’s finest—a unique hill stands above the eastern plain below, spared from the full erosion caused by Alpine runoff and glacial movements. This special terroir, featuring volcanic marine sands similar to those in Lessona and the eastern side of the Bramaterra appellation, is home to the organically farmed Centovigne Nebbiolo and Erbaluce vineyards, owned by Magda and Alessandro Ciccioni. Raised in their 18th-century castle, Castello di Castelengo, Magda (who is both the mind and hands behind the delicate yet flavorful wines) matures their organically farmed wines in concrete tanks and large oak barrels, blending tradition with modern sensibility.

Vineyard Details: Coste della Sesia “Rosso della Motta” is composed of 100% Nebbiolo grapes from 7 hectares of different plots planted 70-80 year ago (2024) between 300-350 meters facing south/southwest on a hill of on marine sand and clay.

Cellar Notes: Coste della Sesia “Rosso Motta” is a natural fermentation in steel for two weeks at 20-22°C max with daily pumpovers until pressing. It’s then aged on lees for 24-30 months in concrete without racking and lightly filtered before bottling.