Castello di Verduno

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When King Carlo Alberto of Savoy tasted the wines from the Castello di Verduno, he decided to buy the winery and vineyards to ensure his supply. Today, Winemakers Franco Bianco and Gabriella Burlotto, the first woman to become a Master Sommelier in the Piedmont in 1971, continue the traditions of the House of Savoy at the 15th Century castle nestled deep in the rolling hills of Piedmont’s Langhe. Described by Travel & Leisure Magazine as “one of the most patrician restaurant/hotels” in this luscious landscape brimming with truffles and cepes, this boutique winery produces only a small amount of exquisite wines that match the quality of the cuisine.

Wineworth has secured a significant portion of the small production of the Castello’s wines allocated for export to the United States. We are proud to present these outstanding vintages in this country, including the unique Basadone (Pelaverga), signature wine of the castle restaurant.

TASTING NOTES FOR CURRENT VINTAGES in stock

BARBARESCO FASET 2000 DOCG, Faset, nel commune di Barbaresco

Barbaresco means “the wild wood”– this intense, complex wine has a nose of bright fruit, autumn leaves & wood smoke. Elegant & balanced with a long finis with18 months in oak. 3600 btls. Special Offer – save 30%

DOLCETTO D’ALBA 2005 DOC, Campot, nel commune di Barbaresco

100% Dolcetto. Purple undertones, cherry fruit flavors but austere with a long finish. Vibrant freshness balanced by good acidity. 3200 btls.

BASADONE DI VERDUNO 2005 DOC (Basadone means “Kiss the girls,” in Piedmont dialect), Massara, nel commune di Verduno

Basadone is made 100% from the ancient Piccolo Pelaverga grape exclusive to Verduno. Ruby color,intense yet vivacious wine of good balance and intriguing flavor of smoky cherry. 6400 btls. (Since this is the signature wine for the winery’s famous Real Castello restaurant – little available for export)

LANGHE NEBBIOLO 2005 DOC, nel commune di Barbaresco

100% Nebbiolo. Pomegranate hue, nose of new leather. Powerful with full fruit, mouth-filling fruit and round. 6500 btls.

BAROLO 1996 DOCG, Massara, nel commune di Verduno

Very limited production. Earthy, smoky, truffley flavor, rich with berry fruit and slight chocolate undertones. 24 months in oak. 2400 btls. Special Offer – save 15%

BAROLO 1999 DOCG, Massara, nel commune di Verduno

Limited 5-Star Vintage. A perfect Barolo, still showing lush fruit, elegant , complex with seamless balanced and a velvety finish. – 24 months in oak. 2400 btls.

BAROLO 2002 DOCG

Blend of vineyards including the powerful Massara, nel commune di Verduno

The 2002 is a “real find” because Verduno chose to produce a high quality Barolo in a challenging year, regardless of the cost of intensive care and extremely low yields resulting in only 40% of normal production. Immense forward fruit, drinking well now, but not for long ageing. 24 months in oak. 2400 btls. Special Offer – at the price of the 2000 Barbaresco