Cigognola Oltrepo’ Pavese DOC Dodicidodici 2022 - Caravan Wines & Spirits

Castello di Cigognola

Cigognola Oltrepo’ Pavese DOC Dodicidodici 2022

Style Wine Italy Red
Producer Castello di Cigognola
Origin Lombardy
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Fresh red cherry, raspberry, soft floral and light cedar | Medium Pinot Nero with fine tannin, bright acidity and clean red fruit | Cherry-led, clean, persistent close

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What it tastes like.

Fresh red cherry, raspberry, soft floral and light cedar | Medium Pinot Nero with fine tannin, bright acidity and clean red fruit | Cherry-led, clean, persistent close

Nose

Fresh red cherry, raspberry, soft floral and light cedar

Palate

Medium Pinot Nero with fine tannin, bright acidity and clean red fruit

The house

About Cigognola.

Castello di Cigognola is an Oltrepò Pavese estate in the medieval village of Cigognola, in southern Lombardy. The estate works around 60 hectares planted to Pinot Nero, Croatina (locally called Bonarda) and Riesling — the dominant Oltrepò Pavese varieties.

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At the table

How to pour it.

  • Temperature

    16–18°C · cellar temperature, never warm

What to eat with it

Pairing notes.

Roast chicken, salmon, mushroom risotto and mild soft cheeses; a working cellar-list Oltrepò Pinot Nero for 2-5 years' cellaring.

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Bottle questions

Before you open it.

A few practical answers for storage, delivery, and choosing the right bottle.

How should I store it before opening?

Keep it somewhere cool, dark, and steady. Wine prefers cellar temperature; spirits are happier away from heat and direct sunlight.

How long will it keep once opened?

Wine changes quickly after opening; spirits and liqueurs generally hold longer if capped tightly and kept out of heat. If it is a special bottle, ask before opening and the team can give product-specific guidance.

Can I ask for a similar bottle?

Yes. Contact Caravan with this bottle name and the occasion; the team can suggest a close match, a safer gift, or a step up or down in price.

How is it packed for delivery?

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What about hot weather shipping?

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Why Caravan backs Castello di Cigognola

Lombardy

Castello di Cigognola sits in the Oltrepò Pavese DOC zone in southern Lombardy, an area widely planted to Pinot Nero (Italy's largest concentration of the variety) and the local Croatina, bottled as Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese. The estate's medieval castle anchors the village of Cigognola.

The Dodicidodici cuvée is the estate's headline Bonarda, named for the year (12 December) the estate was founded. The Barberasso is a Barbera-led red. The estate also makes Pinot Nero traditional-method sparkling wine.

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