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Castelfeder
The Castelfeder Winery was founded in 1970 by A. Giovanett, who had attended the renowned wine school in San Michele all’Adige and at the founding already had extensive experience as a vintner. In 1989 the founder’s son, Günther Giovanett (born in 1958), took over the management of the winery. Continuing in the same tradition as his father, Günther still has close contact with winegrowers, careful selection of the best production areas and well-aimed cultivation of choice varietals. Today, Günther’s adult children Ivan (winemaker) & Ines (export manager) are a big part of running the winery.
Castelfeder Pinot Grigio "15er"
Appellation: Alto Adige
Grapes: Pinot Grigio (vines range from 5-8 years to 50 years). Aged 5 months on lees in tanks prior to bottling.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Radiant straw yellow with a light green sheen.
Nose: Striking notes of pear & apple.
Palate: Excellent balance gives this wine structure and strength. It is dry and smooth on the palate with a pleasant mineral aftertaste. Pair with lighter dishes or fried foods, and freshwater fish.
Castelfeder Pinot Bianco “Vom Stein”
Appellation: Alto Adige
Grapes: Pinot Bianco
Viniculture: Aged 5 months on lees in stainless tanks prior to bottling.
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Appearance: Greenish-yellow to bright-yellow.
Nose: Delicate fruit & floral notes with hints of mature apples.
Palate: Lively in style with balanced acidity. Perfect to pair with appetizers, asparagus, seafood, pork, or veal.
Castelfeder Kerner "Lahn"
Appellation: Alto Adige
Grapes: Kerner
Viticulture: After a short skin contact period (4-8 hours) the grapes are pressed, decanted, and finally fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to retain classic regional qualities.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Straw yellow with green reflexes
Palate: Fresh & aromatic. This wine has a high acidity & a spicy aftertaste.
Castelfeder Lagrein "Rieder"
Appellation: Alto Adige
Grapes: Lagrein
Viticulture: Aged in stainless steel
Alcohol: 13%
Appearance: Dark garnet red
Nose: Fresh perfume of wild berries & violets.
Palate: Harmonious & soft tannins on the palate, intense & complex. Ideal for red meats & roasts.
Castelfeder Schiava “Alte Reben”
Appellation: Alto Adige
Grapes: Schiava
Viticulture: Chalk, gravel and moraine soils. Pergola system in the Breitbacher vineyard.
Vinification: Stainless steel with some malolactic fermentation.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appearance: Bright ruby red
Palate: Rich with fruit- ripe cherries, strawberries, red currants, black currants & almonds. Notes of vinous character- nettles and forest floor. Rich tannins and structure yet medium to light in body.
Pairing: Traditionally best with Speck! Salumi, cheeses, grilled salmon, pastas and light appetizers.
VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI
Mont Mès
The Giovanett family sources Pinot Nero grapes from the northernmost vineyards in Trentino-Alto Adige, around the Domomite Mountains. Vigneti Delle Dolomiti became an IGT in 1996 when the IGT systems was introduced.
Mont Mès Pinot Nero
Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Grapes: 100% Pinot Nero; selected vineyards from Bassa Atesina
Viticulture: Hand-picked, destemming, 10-14 days maceration in stainless steel (separate fro all grape varieties), 12-months maturing in steel.
Alcohol: 13%
Appearance: Ruby red color
Nose: Lively wine. Scents of berries & cherries
Pairings: red meat & game dishes
