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THE CASTLE ON THE HILL

The ancient stone belfry of Castello di Stefanago stands starkly above the rolling agrarian hillsides of the surrounding Oltrepe Pavese.
The Baruffaldi family have taken residence in this stunning 14
th century castle for a number of generations now and continue to tend to a land of grapes, grains, fruits, vegetables and even hops, with Giacomo and his brother Antonio overseeing the day to operations of the property – wine and beer production included. The only thing matched here by the quality of the (certified organic and biodynamic) farming here is the achingly warm hospitality of the Baruffaldi family… oh, and their donkeys, they're pretty neat too.

While the family’s focus and expertise seems rooted in the production of a raft of stunning and ridiculously high value sparkling wines, the brothers have proven that they are more than capable when it comes to non-bubbly side of wine.

Click here to view the stunning photo essay and story captured by our dear friends Sarah and Clayton Stanfield of The Taste SF on their 2018 visit to Castello di Stefanago with our beloved boss lady, Ms. Ceri Smith.

From now through until Monday, 11/11 we will be offering 10% discount to our regular readers, and a 15% discount to our Biondivino Wine Club Members! Regular readers, use the discount code PAVIA at checkout to receive the deal, Wine Club Members, use the discount code OLTREPO.

*No additional discounts can be applied. Any orders from non-Wine Club Members using the Wine Club discount will be rendered void and refunded immediately. 

PROVINCIA DI PAVIA 'ARO BIANCO,' 2018...
$23.00


Textured and intensely aromatic, the Aro Bianco is dominated by Riesling with a smaller portion of Muller Thurgau rounding out the make up. Oodles of engaging eastern spice, incense, and sandalwood frame a weighty core of ripe-ish yet laser-focused golden fruit built over a slight tang of yeasty/lactic acid!
PINOT GRIGIO CAMPO MANO 'MACERATO,' 2018... $25.00

Crafted in the ramato style more commonly in region's to the north, the pressed juice sees a few days of maceration, drawing additional color and texture from the auburn hued skins of the berry. The resulting wine is a pillowy mouthful of white flowers, watermelon rind and thai basil cut by a hallmark green almond bitterness. Grab yourself a steaming bowl of Pho and watch this thing change your mind about Pinot Grigio.
 
PROVINCIA DI PAVIA CROATINA, 2013...
$25.00


The Croatina harks back to the rustic, earth riddled reds that have long been the region’s benchmark. Dense and moody - damp, freshly tilled soil, wet tobacco leaf, and iron-y blood-like, red bean, soy, well worn leather – there’s a little Brett, but mores o the charming kind than not, all enlivened by a menthol-y/spearmint-y freshness.
PINOT NERO 'CAMPO CASTAGNA,' 2015..
$32.00


100% Pinot Nero (Noir, as we know it), this is a wine that is at once intriguing as it is a little disorienting. The fruit is bright, tart and popping with acidity, with a lovely juxtaposition between these funky mushroom and black tea notes on the nose with the sweet, creamy, lush red fruit in the mouth. Think Russian River Pinot went to Florence, studied art and philosophy, then developed an 'accent'... and lost 50lbs.
METODO CLASSICO BLANC DE BLANCS 'ANCESTRALE,' NV... $28.00

Uber pretty and lifted in its florals as one would expect from a from a wine dominated by an overtly aromatic grapes like Muller Thurgau and Riesling, with it's co-conspirator in Chardonnay driving plenty finesse and precision here. Think juicy yellow nectarines, rosewater, orange blossom and marzipan/candied almond all lifted by an ever-so-rustic fizz. A lot of bang for the buck under this cork!
METODO CLASSICO PINOT NERO ROSÉ 'ANCESTRALE,' 2015... $40.00

The red fruit comes well and truly to the fore in the rosé rendition of the metodo classico - red berry, ripe red plum, strawberry talc and plum skin are framed by darker purple florals (violets, maybe something more tropical?) Contrasting flecks of savory Mediterranean herbs and spearmint, as well as a low dosage of only 2g/l provide an earth-centric balance to the bottling. 36 mos on lees.
 
SHOP FULL COLLECTION
The Taste SF captures our very own Ms. Ceri Smith and Castello di Stefanago winemaker Giacomo Baruffaldi discussing the importance of Castello di Stefanago's place in the Oltrepo landscape.
AND... COMING UP NEXT
NOV

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SF Winemaker Tasting: Castello di Stefanago (Oltrepo Pavese)
Thursday, November 7th: 6-8pm
SAN FRANCISCO


$15 TASTING FEE (waived for Wine Club members)
The Baruffaldi's are in town and we're proud to host them on their first official expedition to CA!! The Baruffaldi boys and their families have taken residence in the rolling agrarian heartland of the Oltrepo Pavese for a number of generations now and continue to tend to a land of grapes, grains, fruits, vegetables and even hops, with Giacomo and his brother Antonio overseeing the day to operations of the property – wine and beer production included. The only thing matched by the quality of the (certified organic and biodynamic) farming here is the hospitality and warmth of the people behind it… oh, and their new baby donkey, he’s pretty neat too. While the family’s focus and expertise is rooted in the production of a raft of stunning and ridiculously high value sparkling wines, the brothers have proven that they are more than capable when it comes to non-bubbly side of wine. 6 wines.
NOV

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SF Importer Tasting: Calabretta (Etna, Sicily) w/ Rare Wine Co.
Friday, November 8th: 6-8pm
SAN FRANCISCO


$15 TASTING FEE (waived for Wine Club members)

Massimilano Calabretta is practically Biondivino family! He and his ethereal Etna wines are about as near and dear to our hearts as people and wines go within these walls, and while we don't have the handsome fella here in the flesh we will have a killer set of his new releases primed for your contemplation. Unique among his Etna peers in that he releases his wines only after extensive aging in botte grande and then bottle, his releases are often six to eight years behind most other producers on the volcano, with many of them drawing fruit from 80+ year old vines on original rootstocks from some of Etna's top sub-zones. These are wines that are all at once meditative, challenging and supremely delicious. 5 wines.
NOV
19
MACERATO 2019
Tuesday, August 19: 6-8pm
SAN FRANCISCO


$25 TASTING FEE (waived for Wine Club members)
'MACERATO' is a celebration of skin contact; a broad spectrum insight into the world of white wines made like red wines. From a few days, to a few weeks, to a few months, this will be an opportunity to explore the allure and diversity of the skin-macerated wines of Italy through a monster tasting spanning grapes, regions and styles. 10 wines, line up TBD.
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