Castello di Neive
NEIVE | CUNEO
PIEDMONT
| Founded: | 1964 | |
| Owner: | The Stupino family | |
| Winemaker: | Claudio Roggero | |
| Hectares under vines: | 28ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | 200m to 310m | |
| Average annual production: | 180,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | Practicing sustainable viticulture - EQUALITAS certification |
WHAT THEY SAY
Italo Stupino has developed a scientific approach to the vineyard and to the countryside. Preserving tradition is one thing, but one can never take anything for granted and always must strive for better results. Questioning, researching, trying and learning: since the 1970’s the collaboration with the University of Turin has allowed Italo to enter the world of wine with a frame of mind which, still nowadays, enables him to face the challenges of a continuously evolving market. Tradition, research and creativity: this is the philosophy of a company which, without overlooking the heritage of centuries of winemaking, embraces new technologies, is active in the field of research – both in the vineyard and in the cellars – and is ready to take risks and to experiment.
WHAT WE SAY
The Castello di Neive is owned by the Stupino family who purchased the 17th century castle in 1964. Giacomo Stupino replanted the Santo Stefano vineyard (a monopole of the Estate) which had fallen fallow, seeing the value over vineyards. It was a wise choice - Bruno Giacosa describes this vineyard as the best in Barbaresco. The Santo Stefano vineyard may steal the limelight but the other wines of the estate are also beautifully crafted and deserve considered attention.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Castello di Neive 2016 Santo Stefano Albesani Riserva Nebbiolo (Barbaresco): “Camphor, underbrush, ripe berry and cake spice aromas form the compelling nose. The full-bodied palate is still young but already reveals class and longevity, featuring ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, licorice and tobacco alongside a backbone of tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced and energized. Drink 2024–2041.” (96 Points, Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast)
WINES WE IMPORT:
WHITES: Arneis Langhe Montebertotto DOC Riesling Renano Langhe Bianco DOC
REDS: Grignolino DOC
Dolcetto D`Alba Basarin DOC
Barbera D`Alba Senza Solfiti DOC Barbera D`Alba Santo Stefano DOC
Pinot Nero Langhe Rosso I Cortini DOC Albarossa DOC
Barbaresco DOCG
Barbaresco Santo Stefano DOCG Barbaresco Santo Stefano Riserva DOGC