Castello di Cigognola La Maga Riserva 2013
Oltrepò Pavese DOC
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The wine treasures of Lombardy's Oltrepo Pavese rarely escape Italian shores. Every reason to seize your chance with this mature, oak-matured masterpiece from a 13th century castle! Oak and cherry-scented, it is silky, yet firm and bewitchingly long.
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Wine Details
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Silky, yet grippy, still has freshness and bright cherry fruit
Aroma
Intense, tangy notes of cherry, plum and other berries; spice
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Oltrepo Pavese lies in southwest Lombardy, next to Piedmont, hence its former name, Old Piedmont. Castello di Cigognola is an impressive, 13th-century castle, lying high on a hill, overlooking the Scuropasso Valley, across to Emilia Romagna. No wonder, then, it was once a stronghold for feudal lords. Over the centuries, it has been a gathering place for politicians and philosophers and today it remains a tranquil spot. It is home to many artistic pursuits, including great wine. Gabriele Moratti is in charge today. Sustainably tended, the vineyards are in the process of organic conversion. Using all Barbera from their 30-year-old La Maga vineyard, the wine had a year's ageing in small barrels. A very fine red. Open early and decant, or age.
Oltrepo Pavese lies in southwest Lombardy, next to Piedmont, hence its former na
Rare chance to bag this 9-year-old Riserva from Oltrepo Pavese, ageing beautifully
Leonardo Bassano
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