Il Calepino
Castelli Calepio · Bergamo (BG)
Established
1972
Angelo Plebani
Yearly production
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Location
Castelli Calepio
Bergamo (BG) · Lombardia
Vineyard area
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Vineyards on morainic terraces (the local 'Surúe') in the Valcalepio, the hilly area east of Bergamo between Lakes Iseo and the Adda, planted to Merlot, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Pinot Nero.
Appellations
Terre del Colleoni o Colleoni DOCValcalepio DOC
History
Il Calepino is a leading name of Valcalepio, the Bordeaux-influenced appellation of the Bergamo hills. Founded in 1972 by Angelo Plebani and named for the Renaissance friar-lexicographer known as 'il Calepino', it has made traditional-method sparkling wine since 1978 and is best known for its Valcalepio Rosso Riserva, a Merlot-Cabernet blend from the region's well-drained morainic soils.
Wines
Illustrative selectionValcalepio Rosso Riserva
Valcalepio Rosso
Valcalepio Bianco
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Grapes of these appellations
- Pinot Bianco
- Chardonnay
- Manzoni Bianco
- Moscato Giallo
- Pinot Grigio
- Schiava Lombarda
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Franconia
- Incrocio Terzi n.1
- Marzemino
- Pinot Nero
- Moscato di Scanzo
- Moscato Bianco
Who else makes these wines
- Terre del Colleoni o Colleoni DOC21 others
- Valcalepio DOC22 others
Producers near Castelli Calepio
- Agricola Bertoli
- Azienda Agricola BiavaScanzorosciate
- Azienda Agricola BiavaScanzorosciate
- Azienda Agricola Le CorneGrumello del Monte
- Azienda Agricola Pagnoncelli FolcieriScanzorosciate
- Azienda Agricola PecisSan Paolo d'Argon
- Azienda Agricola ToscaPontida
- CaminellaCenate Sotto