Gastaldia

GASTALDIA

 

il vino per passione ~ passion for making wine

Why Gastaldia Wines?

I discovered the wines of Gastaldia through an aquaintance and due to a fortunate coincidence of interests and events. Typically, the most cherished wines in one's life are found indirectly.

I learned about the winery in Breganze (in Veneto), Italy and met with the company's public relations contact for Canada, Marcella Michieli, long before I tasted the wines. The description of the place itself - both the vineyards and the winery facility - and the passion and knowledge of Ms. Michieli promised very good things.

When I finally tasted the wines, I was utterly thrilled by what I found. The tricky part was determining which wines I would introduce first to the Alberta market. In the end, I simply chose the three wines that tugged on my heart strings, the wines I found to be most surprising and delightful.

About Gastaldia

The vines of Gastladia cover 45 hectares of land, mainly on the hills, with the estate buildings resting on the plains. The volcanic soils are rich in minerals and low in nitrogen, producing small yields of excellent quality and distinctive character. Prodigious sunlight and ventilation and an extensive thermal jump between night and day are also important factors contributing to quality wine growing. Local, indigenous yeasts are preferred for fermentation to further promote the unique fruit expressions of the grapes grown here.

For a visual sense of the winery, the vineyards and the setting, visit: Gastaldia

Gastaldia Wines in Alberta

2007 Pinot Grigio

Made from 100% Pinot Grigio
Hand harvested during the first 10 days of September 2007
Fermented in stainless steel

Straw yellow with antique gold hues.
Beautiful nose of roses, white blossom, citrus fruits, pears and apricots.
The palate is rich yet elegant with a refreshing citrus lift on the finish with some very subtle sweet floral complexity.

Ideal with simple hors d'oeuvres and first courses, especially risottos, white meat, fish and young cheese.

2007 Vespaiolo

Made from 100% Vespaiolo
Hand harvested during the second half of September 2007
Fermented in stainless steel

Straw yellow with green hues.
A delicate aroma of acacia flowers, wet stones and citrus.
The palate is very fresh with an intriguing and mineral finish.

Ideal with rich dishes, excellent with fish, white meat, young or medium-ripe cheese. It is exceptional with typical Vicenza style baccala (dried, unsalted cod) and polenta.

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Hand harvested into small boxes during the last third of October 2007
Fermented in stainless steel

Ruby red with purple, almost blue, hues.
The nose is intense and fine, with prominent aromas of blackberries, sweet spice and tobacco.
The palate is plush upon entry, well-structured and finishes fresh with a note of minerality.

Ideal with cured sliced meats, grilled dishes, kebabs and ripe cheeses.

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