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Castello di Cigognola La Maga Riserva 2013

Oltrepe Pavese DOC

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  • 93pts, James Suckling, 2022

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.

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.

Beyond the Label

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

Castello di Cigognola La Maga Riserva 2013

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  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • Italy
  • Deep ruby
  • Vegetarian
  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2033

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.

"Rare chance to bag this 9-year-old Riserva from Oltrepo Pavese, ageing beautifully" Leonardo Bassano
Buyer for Italy
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