Casteggio
Wine · PDO · 7 municipalities
Recognised as a distinct PDO since 2011 after splitting from the broader Oltrepò Pavese DOC, the Casteggio denomination focuses exclusively on a single red wine style rooted in Lombardy. Within its seven authorized municipalities, including Calvignano and Borgo Priolo, production requires a mandatory hand-harvest of at least 65% Barbera, complemented by Croatina, Uva Rara, Ughetta, or Pinot Nero. Casteggio sets itself apart from its regional neighbors through stringent aging and packaging standards: the wine must age for at least 24 months, including 12 months in oak barrels and six months in the bottle, and must be sold exclusively in dark green Bordeaux bottles sealed with corks measuring at least 50 millimetres.
The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red, sometimes with violet reflections, tending towards garnet with aging
- Taste
- dry, full-bodied, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Casteggio produced?
- Casteggio is produced in 7 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Borgo Priolo, Calvignano, Casteggio, Corvino San Quirico and more.
- What grape is Casteggio made from?
- Casteggio is made from Barbera (min 65%), Croatina, Uva Rara, Ughetta (Vespolina) e Pinot Nero, congiuntamente o disgiuntamente.
- How long must Casteggio age?
- Casteggio must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Casteggio?
- The minimum alcohol content of Casteggio is 12.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.