Wines produced by Ca ed Curen
From the cultivation of our lands in the heart of the Langhe, we produce different types of grapes such as: Dolcetto, Moscato, Barbera, etc. For some years now we have been vinifying the grapes produced from our vineyards, obtaining a wide range of wines such as: Chardonnay, Moscato, Barbera, Dolcetto…
In our winery you can also find special wines such as L’incompreso, a still Muscat and Incontro, a rosé with unique aromas.
We believe a lot in what we do and in the quality of our products.
Discover all the wines produced by Ca and Curen and contact us for a quote or a visit to the winery, you can find all the information here.
PIEDMONT CHARDONNAY
“Noi 2”
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Chardonnay
Noi 2 represents not only the second version of the company’s chardonnay but also the first idea of Michele and Laura together: the label was born on the style of the other Chardonnay but with their two imprints only, drawn in the number 2.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
After harvesting, the grapes are softly pressed. Fermentation starts at controlled temperature of 13 ° C.
The last period of fermentation takes place in third-passage barriques with a further 4 months of aging with battonage, followed by maturation in steel tanks for a couple of months, and finally bottled.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow color, the nose shows a marked hint of exotic sweet fruit, floral and mineral light toasted notes.
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
It matches well with light appetizers, simple first courses, fish, shellfish and fresh cheeses.
“L’INCOMPRESO”
Withe
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% white Muscatel
l’incompreso: obtained by Moscato grape that could have a great potential dry vinificated, not only sweet, but it’s misunderstood because not believed by so many.
Harvest being little postponed gives us a must lacking of acidity.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The grapes are hand picked and softly pressed as they arrive to the cellar. After that, the wine has a controlled fermentation to keep all of its fragrances. Then it spends a pair of months on the fermentation lees to get the best scents and at the end it is stabilized, filtered and bottled.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow colour, intense bouquet with strong flower and fresh fruit fragrances.
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
Perfect as aperitif, it also matches with first courses, fishes, shellfishes and hazelnut desserts.
“INCONTRO”
Rosè
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES 80% Favorita, 15% Moscato 5% Dolcetto
Incontro: this wine gets its name from the union of three different grapes: one Dolcetto (red grapes) and two white Favorita and Moscato. As they are mixed up, they give a wine with particular coluor and perfume.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Dolcetto grapes are picked, pressed and macerated in. After that, we add white must and selected yeast. These grapes spend a pair of months on the fermentation dregs to get the best scents; then they are stabilized, filtered and bottled.
TASTING NOTES
Bright rosy colour, red fruits perfume and delicate taste with refined structure
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
It is perfect as aperitif, it also matches with first courses, shellfishes and fresh cheese.
DOLCETTO
d’ALBA
“Cent’Anni e più”
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Dolcetto grapes
Dolcetto d’Alba: this wine has a label guaranteeing its quality and its origin. It is produced by a centenary vine yard which is particularly predisposed to give us the right grapes to obtain this excellent wine.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Dolcetto grapes are picked, pressed and marinated into a basin for about one day to extract a good structure and good perfumes. After that, we add selected yeasts for the fermentation. Then it is time for malolactic fermentation. This wine rests until spring comes and at the end of the process it is stabilized, filtered and bottled.
TASTING NOTES
Intense red colour, full-bodied structure that supports ageing, red fruits fragrance.
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
It matches with red meats and important second courses, salted pork meats and middle seasoning cheese.
BARBERA
d’ASTI
“Ercole”
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Barbera grapes
Barbera d’Asti Ercole: this is the latest wine from our cellar. | wanted to dedicate it to my father writing his name on the label.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The grapes are picked, after that, it is pressed and second time have a fresh fermentation. It rests for a few months on the lees and it is stabilized, filtered and bottled.
TASTING NOTES
Bright red colour, strong structure that supports ageing. Red fruits fragrance.
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
It matches with red meats and second courses, game and salted pork meats and aged cheese.
BARBERA
d’ASTI Superiore
“Generazioni”
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Barbera grapes
Generations the last wine born in our cellar. The name we have chosen associated with the image on the label wants to convey the generational passage from father to son; in fact, we are now close to the fourth generation.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The handpicked grapes are immediately taken to the cellar where the crushed grapes undergo a pre-fermentation maceration of at least 24 hours. When fermentation has started for the first three days, 3/4 fullings are carried out per day, then subsequently three pumping over per day until the end of fermentation.
Followed by malolactic fermentation and aging for 2 months in steel tanks. At the beginning of the year, it is transferred to steam-bent oak tonneaux to obtain the sweet sensations of the wood used, and remains there for at least a year. At the end of this passage, a brief stop in the tank, bottled and there is still a period in the bottle before being put on sale.
TASTING NOTES
Purple red color; the nose reveals notes of ripe red fruit such as blackberry and raspberry, withered flowers, vanilla spices. In the mouth, it is warm and soft, quite tannic, with a balanced body overall.
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
On the table, it goes well, second courses of red meat, game and well-aged cheeses.
“PASIENSA”
Wine obtained
from dried grapes
GRAPE
GRAPE VARIETIES 100% white Muscatel
Pasiensa comes from 100% white moscato grapes, half over ripened and half withered on the vine. The name, coming from our dialect, means patience, that’s what we need to wait long for the withering of single berries, to care for it during winemaking and to enjoy drinking it with calm.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The grapes are carefully chosen, pressed, slow fermented for 2 months until the end of December, refined for 6 months on the nobile fermentation lees and further 6 months in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES
Intense straw yellow colour, wide ripened fruits and jam bouquet, faded fruits.
GASTRONOMICAL COMBINATIONS
At best served at 16/18 with seasoned and blues cheeses, at 6/8 with dry pastries.
Barbera
Grappa
YOUNG GRAPPA
OLFACTORY NOTES:
boiled must
YOUNG GRAPPA
GRAPES VERIETIES:
Piedmont Barbera
TASTING NOTES:
Dry and aggressive
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
42% vol
Moscato
Grappa
YOUNG GRAPPA
OLFACTORY NOTES:
fresh fruit and sage
YOUNG GRAPPA
GRAPES VERIETIES:
Piedmont Muscatel
TASTING NOTES:
Delicate and pleasantly aromatic
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
42% vol
Hazelnut growing and production
On our farm in Piedmont grow, work and sell Hazelnuts too (“Tonda Gentile Trilobata” best quality in the world)
Come and visit the hazel groves and taste our products!
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