Dry red wine with a strong personality produced only in Calosso, from which it takes its name, Castagnole Lanze and Costigliole d'Asti. The latest wine to be classified as a Docg with the intent of protecting a niche product made from Gamba Rossa or Gamba di Pernice vines (original name of this wine). The grapes are native of Piedmont, more specifically of a small portion in the Asti region, and they were risking extinction before being rediscovered and appreciated by a small group of local producers. Its production regulations impose various types: Calosso, Calosso Riserva and Calosso Passarà (from dried grapes).
The Calosso, served at a temperature of 16-18 °C, is particularly suited for tasty and spicy dishes. Perfect with the “finanziera” (chicken livers Banker’s style) and agnolotti. It is also excellent paired with cheese, especially if seasoned and tasty. Calosso Passarà on the other hand is a great sipping wine.
