Filippi Castelcerino DOC Soave Scaligeri 2022

Visiting the charismatic Filippo Filippi at his Castelcerino estate is like entering a green oasis where time has stopped. It’s where his volcanic soils, organic farming and relaxed nature come together to produce white wines of textural completeness.

His farm sits at the highest point in Soave at the summit of Monte Calprea, an ancient volcano at some 400 metres. It’s no surprise that Filippi’s winemaking is based on simplicity and a holistic focus guided by vintage conditions. Grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. Fermentation happens by means of indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic conversion is allowed. Wines spend an extended time of up to 12 months in tank on fine lees with infrequent stirring to accentuate creamy richness. There is no oak used. The estate’s cellars are perfectly insulated by centuries old stonewalls. Wines are only lightly filtered and cold settling is used to clarify wines naturally.  Sulphur additions if any are minimal and at bottling.

Fillipi wines capture the unadulterated expression of his vineyards and tell the story of old vine Garganega like no other. His vineyards are divided into distinct areas, defined by soil type and bottled accordingly. Simply put, Filippi wants the features of the soil to be felt in his wines.

The Casterlcerino is 100% Garganega from the Soave Colli Scaligeri DOC. The Cru sits at
320m with a Southeast exposure on medium-textured volcanic soil. Vine age is approximately 60 years. Aged for 9 months on fine lees and a short period in bottle before release.

Pronounced aromas of almonds, lemon peel, apple blossom & ginger.  Mineral driven with Tension and acidity.  Grows in complexity with air, medium texture with striking freshness.  Grapefruit, lemon curd, red apple and spice on the palate with great length.

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