From Il Cascinone's prized hilltop Camillona site, this Sauvignon has ripe fruit with delicate elderflower characters.
Production
The Camillona vineyard consists of 2 blocks, planted in 2000. Situated on a north east hilltop site, about 300m above sea level, these low-cropping Sauvignon Blanc grapes, flourish. The easterly disposition, which avoids the flavour stripping hot afternoon sun, together with free draining, gravelly clay soils provide excellent conditions for growing quality, fruit-packed Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The relatively young vines are trained in the classic vertical shoot positioning manner using cane pruning. Each block is processed separately, being hand harvested in the first ten days of September, chilled, destemmed and crushed. They are pressed to a stainless steel tank for settling for 36 hours. Steel tanks are used for the fermentation to allow for temperature control. The wine is bottled in the following spring.
Camillona Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
A fine, elegant style of Sauvignon with citrus fruit characters lifted by ripe gooseberry and floral notes. Zesty acidity balances perfectly with the considerable weight on the palate, and crisp grapefruit flavours make this an attractive and characterful wine.
Food match
Simple fish dishes, grilled chicken or goats cheese and red pepper with fresh basil.
Info
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ABV
13%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
PIEMONTE, ITALY
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GRAPE
SAUVIGNON BLANC 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
CARLO MANERA
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APPELLATION
DOC PIEMONTE
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Il Cascinone was acquired by leading Piemonte producer Araldica in 1999 - an exceptional estate in the Monferrato hills which has undergone extensive restoration and replanting. Now around 70ha of the total 102ha are in full production, with the warmer, southwest-facing slopes used to grow Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - whilst the northeast slopes are ideal for more aromatic varieties Brachetto and Moscato, along with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
The 'Il Cascinone' range (and part of the Alasia range) is produced with grapes sourced from Araldica’s most prized vineyards, both on the estate itself and from other selected sites. This includes the further d'Annona vineyard in the village of Fontanile - purchased by Claudio Manera in 1998. This south-west facing vineyard is a source of premium quality Barbera, from vines over 60 years old. Grapes from d'Annona are brought to Il Cascinone for vinification.
All harvesting at Il Cascinone and d'Annona is by hand. The Araldica winemaking team of Claudio Manera, Lella Burdese and Carlo Manera oversee all production.
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