Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco - Cascina Gilli

The Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco from Cascina Gilli is a seductive, lightly sparkling red wine from Piedmont, enchanting with its aromatic depth and fruity freshness. Made from the indigenous Malvasia di Schierano grape variety, this wine reflects the centuries-old winegrowing tradition of the region.

With an alcohol content of only 5.5 % vol, this wine presents itself as a sweet, lightly effervescent red wine. On the nose, intense aromas of red berries such as strawberries and raspberries unfold, accompanied by floral notes, especially wisteria and iris. On the palate, it is fresh, lively, and well-balanced, with a pleasant sweetness and a fine perlage that makes it particularly refreshing.

Vinification of Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco from Cascina Gilli

The grapes are gently pressed, with the must and skins fermenting briefly together to extract color and aromas. Subsequently, the must is stored at low temperatures to preserve its natural freshness and aromatic qualities. Before bottling, a second fermentation takes place in pressure tanks (autoclaves), giving the wine its characteristic light effervescence.

Food Pairing Recommendations for Cascina Gilli Malvasia Castelnuovo Don Bosco

Serve this wine well chilled at 6–8 °C. It is excellent as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to desserts such as fresh fruit, fruit tarts, or fine pastries. It is also an excellent choice with traditional Piedmontese sweets like amaretti or Gianduiotti.

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