Contessa di Castiglione

Gran Cuvèe Vino Spumante Dolce - Contessa di Castiglione

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Contessa di Castiglione
Name Vino Spumante Dolce
Variety Moscato bianco
Gradation 9.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Fruity, floral, sweet
Vinification method Charmat Method
Residual sugars Sweet
Region Piedmont
Production area Langhe and Monferrato
Country Italy
Type Sweet sparkling
Aging 2-5 years
Color White sparkling
Serving temperature 6-8°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 1-2 years
Pairing Sweets, desserts, pastries
The Gran Cuvée Sweet Sparkling Wine from Contessa di Castiglione represents excellence in the panorama of Italian sweet sparkling wines. This carefully selected cuvée is the result of a skillful combination of grapes harvested from the most suited vineyards, thus ensuring a product of undisputed quality.

In appearance, it presents a bright straw yellow color, enriched with golden reflections and a fine and persistent perlage, which anticipates the complexity and refinement of this sparkling wine. On the nose, it stands out for an intense and varied aromatic bouquet. Notes of ripe fruit like peaches and apricots blend with floral nuances and a slight touch of honey, offering an inviting and never cloying scent.

On the palate, the Gran Cuvée Sweet Sparkling Wine from Contessa di Castiglione reveals sweetness but is balanced, thanks to a freshness that well offsets the initial sweetness. The fine bubbles caress the palate, introducing flavors that reflect the olfactory aromatizations with the addition of delicate citrus notes that enrich the tasting.

This sparkling wine is ideal as an aperitif or to accompany light desserts, fresh fruit, or dry pastries. It is also perfect for toasts on special occasions, where its elegance and joyful sweetness can truly make a difference.

Serve chilled, at a temperature of about 6-8°C, to fully appreciate its taste and aromas. A true gem of sweet winemaking, the Gran Cuvée Sweet Sparkling Wine from Contessa di Castiglione celebrates the pleasure of taste with every sip.
MATCH IT WITH:

How to serve

Glass:

Ballon Flute Goblet

Serve to:

8-10°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately

Production area


Piedmont

The winery

Contessa di Castiglione – Winery in Piemonte

Discover the story and wines of Contessa di Castiglione.

Wine collection from the Arione group dedicated to Virginia Oldoini, the Countess of Castiglione, offering sparkling and still wines from the Langhe and Monferrato areas of Piedmont.
Region: Piemonte
Country: Italia
Grapes: Moscato Bianco, Nebbiolo (Michet, Lampia, Rosé - per il Barolo), Barbera, Arneis
Collection dedicated to Virginia Oldoini, the Countess of Castiglione. A range that includes sparkling wines and still wines. Products marketed by Arione Spa, a company based in Canelli. Presence of recent awards and recognitions indicated on the product pages.
Winery history
This collection by Arione pays homage to the historical figure Countess Virginia Oldoini. The range evokes the history and elegance of this personality associated with the hills of the Langhe and Monferrato.
Production philosophy
Offering wines with a classic, elegant character that showcase the traditional grape varieties of Piedmont, with a range spanning sweet and dry sparkling wines as well as the region’s characteristic red and white wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Langhe and Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy.
Awards and recognitions
Reported awards for labels in the line: World Trophy Best Wine 2023 for the Contessa labels; Decanter recognitions for vintages of the Barbera; inclusion in the Vinitaly International Wine Guide 5 STAR WINES 2024 for the Barbera Contessa di Castiglione.

Official Awards

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