This is my home. This is where, for the past 20 years, I have raised my family. The vineyards that surround my home are my family’s “playground.” 18 years ago my first son, Giacomo was born. It was in that moment that I realized it was time for a change. I saw life differently and I decided that my children had to grow up surrounded by unspoilt nature in our beautiful countryside. Out of love and respect came my decision to no longer use any chemicals to cultivate the vineyard.
Today, I could not go back. Wines produced from natural,organic and integrated viticulture, and in general, all things that come from a sustainable production process, are what I like most. It makes me happy and it gives me hope for the future. From this passion, which I have shared with many people I work with, was born a selection of wines. Wines that are produced out of love and respect for all things natural, wines that make me happy and that I am proud to share with anyone who also shares my passion. In this case, actions speak louder than words, so we invite you to taste our wines.
Piergiorgio Castellani
ALL THE WINES THAT SHARE NATURAL
FARMING AND TRADITIONAL
WINEMAKING PRACTICES,
INCLUDING:
Natural, organic, viticulture/farming
Dry farming, no use of irrigation
Minimal intervention in the vinification and aging
Wild native yeast in fermentation
Minimal filtering/fining
Minimal addition of SO2 (sulfites)
No chemical additives for aroma, color,
flavor or texture enhancement
NO GMOs
Organic Wines
GRAND NOIR
THE STORY
The Grand Noir is a hybrid derived from a cross between Aramond and Petit Bouchet. It was created in 1885 by Henry Bouchet, who baptized it with the name “Grand Noir de la Calmette” in honor of the place where there was his property in the Hérault department. It is a vine with colored berry spread in France in the XX century. While until the sixties it was the fifth grape for extension of hectares, (about 31.000) currently it has almost disappeared from its country of origin. It was introduced in Italy, Tuscany, by Professor Racah at the beginning of the XX century in order to replace Colorino and Tinturier. It was particularly common in the area of the Pisan Hills. Today this type of vine almost disappeared. Thanks to a research of Castellani lasted more than fifteen years years in collaboration with the University of Pisa, the Grand Noir began to grow in Poggio al Casone hills.WINE DESCRIPTION
Color: Intense ruby red color with purple reflections.
Bouquet: Very fruity on the nose with hints of strawberry and wild dark fruits.
Taste: Very spicy and complex with elegant nuances of black pepper and Mediterranean balsamic herbs, light refreshing body with velvety texture.
Fattoria di Travalda
Santa Lucia
THE ESTATE
In the ancient Travalda Estate, name dating back to Roman times, is located the headquarters of the Castellani winery and the vineyard that bears the name of the “Bordelaise blend”.The estate is located in the Arno valley a few miles from the coast in the town of Pontedera, expanding logistic area; for this reason this location was chosen in the Seventies to build the bottling plant, the offices and the logistic warehouse. Within the estate there is the “house of the arches”, a nineteenth century rural property where there are the aging cellars of the red wine produced from the grapes grown in the adjacent vineyards. The chioce to dedicate the vineyard to the cultivation of Bordeaux grape varieties comes from the desire to continue the tradition of the Tuscan coast with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as the main varieties. The vineyard is cultivated with organic practices.
WINE DESCRIPTION
Color: Intense ruby colour.
Bouquet: Extraordinary floral components with intense notes of geranium and jasmine, red berries, toasted coffee, cinnamon and spices.
Taste: Rich and full bodied with silky tannins.
L’Antico
Organic Wine
L’Antico di Burchino
CHIANTI
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
VINIFICATION
Wine produced from organic grapes. Fermentation with skin contact at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C in stainless steel tanks for 15-20 days with wild yeasts. The wine is stored in thermo-conditioned tanks where the wine is assembled and refines for a minimum of 6 months before bottling.WINE DESCRIPTION
Color: Ruby red wine with purple reflections.
Bouquet: On the nose it has a surprising bright with strong notes of cherry and spices.
Taste: Medium bodied wine, soft and pleasant on the palate showing nice freshness and a good balance of fruit, tannins and acidity.
FOR HEALTH
Organic wine contains higher levels of vitamine C, essential minerals and cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Tenuta di Santa Lucia
San Gervasio
THE ESTATE
The vineyard of Santa Lucia Estate is located about 100m above sea level between the Valleys of the rivers Arno and Era, on ancient rain-fed soil consisting of layers of tufaceous sands and gravel.This land, which rich also in stone in fossil shells, is located about 25 kilometers West of the Tyrrhenian Sea and shows the typical aspects of the meeting place between rivers and sea. The climate is Mediterranean with warm breezes coming from the sea during day and night. This excellent ventilation protect the vineyard from the risk of heat waves determined by recent climate changes. The vineyard is completely surrounded by woods. The osmotic exchange with the native varieties of Mediterranean maquis allows an interesting occasional aromatic exchange and a greater richness of the interaction between the vineyard and the local wildlife.
TOSCANO ROSSO IGT
Colour: Bright ruby red.
Bouquet: Very fresh and fruity at nose, with lots of cherry notes.
Taste: Fairly intense with sweet cherry flavors.TOSCANA IGT CILIEGIOLO
Colour: Deep ruby red.
Bouquet: Rich spicy perfumes and black pepper notes with a hint of raisins.
Taste: Full body balanced taste, very intense and spicy with sweet cherry flavors.VERMENTINO TOSCANA IGT
Colour: Straw yellow with light golden hues.
Bouquet: Complex with floral notes and hints of peaches, flowers, sage and rosemary.
Taste: Persistent, full and well balanced by the mineral notes.
LA CATTURA
Toscana IGT
La Cattura
VINIFICATION & REFINEMENT
This Tuscan Cru has received great appreciation for its originality and freshness. This wine, whose name has been inspired by the annual capture of wild hares bred in the natural setting of the vineyards, is the expression of an organic agriculture that has renounced to any product or procedure damaging nature, rediscovering the great values of an antique wine-growing process. It is made with Teroldego and Syrah grapes.WINE DESCRIPTION
Color: Purple red.
Bouquet: Notes of red berries, blackberries and hints of white pepper.
Taste: Medium-bodied, fresh, velvety with well integrated tannins.
HIGH ANIMAL WELFARE
Organic farming is better for wildlife
WINE DOESN’T NEED
TO BE A DIRTY BUSINESS
Organic wine production has many benefits both for the consumer and the environment. Health benefits show that, on average, organic wine contains higher levels of vitamin C, essential minerals and cancer fighting antioxidants.
Organic farming eliminates over 400 pesticide chemicals routinely used in non-organic farming, benefiting the end consumer and the surrounding farmland and wildlife. The use of less chemical spray lowers pollution and lessens carbon dioxide emission, promoting a healthier eco-system which not only benefits the surrounding wildlife but also minimizes trace toxins that remain in the food.
Organic Wines
PINOT GRIGIO IGT TERRE SICILIANE
This Pinot Grigio is made with 100% organic grapes, farmed in vineyards meeting all the EU organic criteria. Naturally low in sulfites, this non-GMO wine is made in the South of Italy using traditional methods and modern equipment.Bottled and labeled with bio-safe materials. Featuring the new Helix™ re-usable cork seal.
PROSECCO DOC
This Prosecco DOC is made with 100% organic grapes, farmed in vineyards on the hills around Treviso area in Veneto, meeting all the EU organic criteria. It is non-GMO and it is made following Martinotti-Charmat method.Bottled and labeled with bio-safe materials.
TOSCANA IGT
This organically grown premium red wine is the product of harvested Tuscan Sangiovese and Syrah grapes. No oak is used.Bottled and labeled with bio-safe materials. Featuring the new Helix™ re-usable cork seal.
Helix: an unexpected twist
Proven, sustainable packaging solution
combining the premium image of cork & glass
with the convenience of easy opening
Reduce Reuse Recycle!
OYNOS
FROM SICILY
NERO D'AVOLA - MERLOT
Colour: Inky red.
Bouquet: Intense notes of black cherries and berries.
Taste: Velvety and rich with soft tannins.PINOT GRIGIO
Colour: Straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Bouquet: Fresh and rich fruity aromas of apple and pear with a hint of citrus fruit that fade into the floral bouquet.
Taste: Fresh and fruity, very clean and crisp.SYRAH
Colour: Very deep red.
Bouquet: Intense bouquet of red berries, black pepper and cinnamon.
Taste: Round and rich in soft tannins.
OYNOS
ORGANIC BLENDS
Red Blend
Made With Organic Grapes
Ruby red colour, bouquet of ripe fruit with hints of black currant and strawberry. Fresh, fragrant, fruity on palate.
A red wine suitable for any occasion.
White Blend
Made With Organic Grapes
Pale straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. Floral and fresh bouquet with flavours of peach, honey and apricot.
Ideal with salads and appetizers. Great with poultry and fish dishes. Especially suitable for pairing with vegetarian and vegan dishes.
FOUR FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BLENDS
Blends are known to be interesting and complex types of wine: they usually consist of at least 40-50% of one type of grape and a smaller mix of two or more different grapes.
Blending add complexity to wines as it is useful to maximize the expression of a wine, enhancing its aromas, colour, texture, body and finish, making the wine more well-rounded and complex.
The winemaker decides what he thinks it will be the best formula for a blend. Creating the perfect blend also depends on the characteristics of the vintage and the expression of each grape. The possibility for combinations that result in a quality blend are endless.
The timeline for mixing wines can vary: some winemakers mix blends in a steel tank one to two weeks before bottling. Some other try letting the wines ferment together from start to finish. The goal is to develop the best out of every wine.
THE MYSTERIES OF MINERALITY
In a playful formula
[CC+SS+A] – [E+T] – [O²] = Minerality
CC is Cool Climate
SS is Stony Soils,
A is Acid,
E + T are the fruity aspects of wine in Esters and Thiols
O² is Oxygen
More briefly, look for wines that come from stony soils and cool climates, have marked acidity, are not overtly fruity and have not been much exposed to oxygen.
BUT for us winemaking is more than a science, it is an Art …so our assumption is that mineral wines are superior to ‘mass market’ fruity wines. Mineral wines have a romantic image that implies they are handmade by artisans and express the mystery of the soil, with the viticulturist as the magical mediator.
CASTELLANI BIO IS
100% ORGANIC
DNV ZERO WASTE
100% of energy used in manufacturing comes from renewable resources NDV certified with a ``zero waste`` program, recycling all possible waste and purifying polluted water.
NON GMO PROJECT
100% of our organic wines are produced from Non-GMO grapes.
Certificazione Biologica (QC)
QC Certificazione Biologica - QCertificazioni operates as certification and control body of food and non-food products obtained in the field of organic production.
Toscana Ecoefficiente
“Toscana Ecoefficiente” is an award given to company that invest for environmental sustainability.
RECYCLED GLASS
100% of bottles used for our wines is from recycled glass.
FSC CERTIFIED
100% of the paper we use for our labels is FSC (The Forest Stewardship Council) certified and is produced from raw material obtained through sustainable farming practices.
Nero di Vite
Vine Black
is a pictorial pigment traditionally produced by charring desiccated grapes vines and stems, already known to the antique Greeks and Romans. It looks like a very light powder but with a great covering power, a wonderful shade and persistent color over time.
Artwork Background – Caterina Sbrana
Castellani Spa
Via del Popolo, 90/E
56025 Pontedera (PI)
Italy
Castellani Family Estates
