Castello di Grumello, the Bergamo wines you don’t expect

A check out to the Grumello Castle provides brand-new point of views for the Bergamo location and Valcalepio. New point of views due to the fact that it is not precisely a location in which the red wine countryside is primary, on the contrary. Here the Lombard commercial material has its roots in lots of success stories. However the brand-new ownership of the estate thinks in these hills and these vineyards, a few of which are definitely to be thought about historical, and is buying innovations and understanding. The outcome is a series of really intriguing white wines, consisting of a piwi that actually impressed us. Here is the outcome of the tasting.

The tasting of Castello di Grumello white wines

Grumello Castle VR22

To a luxurious nose of tropical fruit with balsamic notes in the background, this white Valcalepio doc contrasts with a fresh and a little citrine entry into the mouth. 90% Chardonnay and staying pinot grigio, it constantly stays drinkable thanks to a significant however not irritating taste that welcomes you to have a 2nd glass.

Grumello Castle Le Noci 2021

Here we are confronted with a genuinely intriguing novelty: it is a piwi red wine, this is the name provided to the ranges chosen to be resistant to fungal illness. We are at the start and these brand-new vines are frequently still being evaluated by wine makers. On the other hand, nevertheless, they are beginning to offer really intriguing outcomes and can be a genuine remedy, specifically in locations with high humidity and bad ventilation.

Le Noci is a white generally (80%) acquired with Bronner grapes and the rest Johanniter, whose names betray the German choice. We produce a thousand bottles a year and the vineyard is 100 meters from the Castle. On the nose it provides a broad, fragile arrangement of white flowers and a light green apple. It goes into the mouth similarly big and rich with great determination and a really enjoyable surface on the taste buds.

Grumello Medera Castle 2021

Here we confess lack of knowledge (a minimum of I, I do not understand Raffaele …): we had actually never ever become aware of the native Merera vine which 100% enlivens this Medera 2021. It’s a relatively rustic bottle that comes out, with a somewhat complicated that goes into the mouth gently like the rather pale color. It may advise you of a farmer’s servant of the past: unquestionably to be accompanied with yummy meats.

Grumello Castle VR18

It is a red Valcalepio with an exceptional quality/price ratio. 50% red wine and 50% cabernet sauvignon, this red wine dominates with a fresh however convincing nose and an entry on the taste buds where the 2 vines mix completely in a light alcohol supported by a discreet taste. All really enjoyable. Simply concrete tubs and bottles.

Grumello Burdunì Castle 2018

Here we get in the area of more complex white wines in which wood rules supreme to soften the tannins of 80% cabernet sauvignon (the rest red wine). It is a sophisticated red wine in its own manner in which revives memories of bottles that remained in style twenty years ago with that vanilla that can be taken pleasure in both on the nose and in the mouth. Here, nevertheless, the wood is not invasive and the sip keeps its proper stability. Vintage.

Grumello Castle Colle Calvario 2017

It is the business’s fantastic red wine, which originates from the gorgeous over 60-year-old vineyard in the image that the brand-new ownership is slowly recuperating with painstaking care. Here the maturation of the red wine (40%) and cabernet sauvignon (60%) reaches its optimum, providing structure and depth of drinkability. The spices control on the nose and in the mouth it is austere however at the exact same time inviting. 2017 is best, as they state: done and done!

Sergio Bolzoni