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Cą del Pipa
The Cą del Pipa wines are produced by the Michelle Castellani estate, which is now run by Michelle's son, Sergio Castellani. Sergio is a star winemaker in the Valpolicella Classico region. Despite the accolades bestowed upon this estate, which include a tre bicchieri award from Gamberro Rosso for his Recioto, the wines were not exported until 2001.
There are a range of wines produced, including several cuvees of Amarone della Valpolicella, ripasso method wines including a straight Valpolicella, but also more unusual IGT blends such as Corvina blended with ripasso Cabernet Sauvignon. Of course, there is also the Recioto della Valpolicella, as well as a Cabernet Sauvignon IGT 'Capitel' and also a Soave Classico 'Colle Olivi'. (31/3/03)
Contact details:
Address: Via Grande 1, 37020 Valgatara di Valpolicella
Telephone: +39 045 770 1253
Fax: +39 045 770 2076
Cą del Pipa - Tasting Notes
The following wine was tasted in March 2003. Click
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Cą del Pipa Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Vigne 1997:
Deep, opaque wine with a fine sediment suggesting limited filtration at most.
Powerful, open nose, which has aromas of chocolate, high toned blackberry fruit
with a raisin edge and smouldering hickory. A wonderfully fat and rich
texture, but with fresh, slightly astringent acidity keeping it in check.
Plenty of structure and grip alongside the fruit, and gorgeous length. Should
cope well with five years in the cellar thanks to that acidity.
Very good, excellent potential.
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