- Last updated on April 13, 2023
Welcome! This is our Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano review.
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Barbaresco DOCG area in Piedmont, Italy.
It is a single vineyard wine produced from the Santo Stefano vineyard, located in the village of Neive.
This wine is aged for several years in oak barrels and in the bottle, resulting in a complex and elegant wine.
Find below our Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano Review
- Brand: Castello di Neive
- Grape Varietal:Â Nebbiolo
- Region:Â Italy, Piemonte
- Tasting Notes: Red Fruit & Earth notes
- Glass & Serving: Aroma Collector / 64-68 °F (18-20 °C) / Decant 1 hr
- Store: Up to 10 Years
- Price Range: ~$50
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano review: What's its color?
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano has a pale garnet color.
When swirled, the wine leaves long and slow legs on the glass, indicating its full-bodied nature.
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Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano taste like?
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano is entirely made from Nebbiolo grapes and aged 2 years and at least 9 months in oak. Find more about Barbaresco here.
On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, along with floral notes of violets and rose petals.
There are also hints of spices, such as cinnamon and clove, as well as tobacco, earth, and leather.
Is Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano review: Which food pairs well with it?
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano pairs well with a range of dishes, including roasted meats, such as lamb and beef.
It pairs also very well with rich and hearty pasta dishes, such as mushroom risotto, beef ragù or truffle tagliolini.
The wine also pairs well with aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, and dark chocolate.
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano review: What's its alcohol content?
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Castello di Neive?
Here is an extract from an article on Castello di Neive:
“The Castello di Neive estate has centuries of history closely bound to the town of Neive and its wines, in particular to the production of Barbaresco DOCG“
Conclusion
Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano is an exceptional wine that truly captures the essence of the Nebbiolo grape and the unique terroir of the Piedmont region.
With its rich aromas of red fruit and spices, and its complex flavors of cherry, licorice, and tobacco, this wine is a true expression of the art of winemaking.
But what really sets this wine apart is its balance and elegance.
Despite its full body and powerful tannins, it maintains a remarkable finesse that makes it a pleasure to drink.
And while it is undeniably a wine that will age beautifully for many years to come, it is also enjoyable now with a good decanting.
Overall, the Castello di Neive Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2019 is a wine that every wine enthusiast should have in their cellar.
It is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the winemakers at Castello di Neive, and a true treasure of the Piedmont region.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this exceptional Barbaresco for yourself!
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
