Bramaterra Castello di Lozzolo 1966
The Bramaterra Castello di Lozzolo 1966 is a red wine originating from the prestigious Piemonte region in northwestern Italy. It was crafted by Azienda Agricola Castello di Lozzolo F.lli Berteletti, an estate located in the village of Lozzolo within the Vercelli province of Alto Piemonte. The family-owned house, officially founded in 1967 by Romolo Berteletti, is dedicated to carrying forward the local wine culture. This 1966 vintage gained international recognition shortly after its release, earning a medal at the VIe Concours International des Vins in Budapest in 1969.
Piemonte, literally meaning "at the foot of the mountain," is surrounded by the Alps and is renowned for its small, passionate, family-run wineries with a deep focus on terroir. The dramatic, steep hills of the region are often enveloped in thick autumn morning fog, which protects the grapes and ensures a long, perfect ripening period. Within this landscape lies Bramaterra, a small area situated between Lessona and Gattinara that covers seven municipalities. The terroir here is defined by hard, acidic, and mineral-rich soils containing red volcanic porphyry from an ancient supervolcano.
The primary focus in this part of Alto Piemonte is the classic Nebbiolo grape, locally known as Spanna. In Bramaterra, the wines are crafted with a minimum of 50 percent Nebbiolo, which can be complemented by up to 30 percent Croatina, as well as up to 20 percent each of Uva Rara and Vespolina. The proximity of the Alps and the volcanic origins of the soil heavily influence the development of the grapes grown here. The estate notes that this wine was produced using traditional methods, utilizing grapes harvested from selected vineyards within the designated production zone.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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