La Pettegola
Toscana IGT
A lively wine with character, in which the breeze of the Tuscan coast meets the aromaticity of Vermentino.
In temperature-controlled (13-15°C) stainless-steel tanks.
in stainless-steel tanks on the lees for around 3 months
Years / Technical sheets / Awards
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2025
THE 2025 VINTAGE
After a winter marked by average climatic conditions, budbreak occurred at the usual time for our area. A rainy start to spring promoted shoot growth and ensured good water reserves in the soils. June was dry and, in its final days, characterized by temperatures well above the seasonal average. July was dry as well, with markedly below-average temperatures, conditions that enhanced photosynthetic activity and led to an early onset of véraison. August was torrid, with episodes of heat stress that, thanks to good ventilation, caused no damage. From the last days of August and throughout September, significant rainfall alternating with dry, sunny days preserved the grapes from the risk of over-ripening. The harvest of Vermentino began on September 2nd.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow wine, with intense citrus hints of thyme, sage, yellow peach, and elderflower. The full structure is well balanced by freshness. Very persistent and fruity finish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (13-15°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Aging in stainless steel tanks with ageing on the lees for approximately 3 months.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
MUNDUS WINES SILVER
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2024
THE 2024 VINTAGE
A mild winter and an exceptionally warm April led to an early budbreak. The cooler-than-average temperatures and persistent rainfall in May and June were followed by a scorching July and August, during which the extreme heat inhibited photosynthesis and delayed ripening. In early September, temperatures dropped suddenly below seasonal averages and were accompanied by frequent rainfalls, which did not compromise grape quality. The Vermentino harvest began on September 10th.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow wine, with intense citrus hints of thyme, sage, yellow peach, and elderflower. The full structure is well balanced by freshness. Very persistent and fruity finish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (13-15°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Aging in stainless steel tanks with ageing on the lees for approximately 3 months.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 89
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2023
THE 2023 VINTAGE
Winter was mild, with temperatures slightly higher than the seasonal averages. The first days of April were characterized by episodes of return of the cold that only marginally affected Vermentino. The rainfall of the first four months of the year was just under the statistical data of recent years. In May and June, the rainfall was extremely abundant, reaching two hundred millimeters of cumulative rain and twenty-eight days of rainfall out of sixty. After the first summer months, providentially the climate trend has had a radical change with high temperatures. The month of September had as protagonists above average temperatures and abundant Northern winds with almost total absence of rain. The harvest of Vermentino, which is our latest white variety, began on September 11. The high ventilation of our vineyards in the hottest hours of the afternoon allowed us to defend aromas and acidity.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow wine, with intense citrus hints of thyme, sage, yellow peach, and elderflower. The full structure is well balanced by freshness. Very persistent and fruity finish.
TECHNICAL DATA
alcohol 12,5%
Fermentation in temperature-controlled (13-15°C) stainless-steel tanks.
Aging in stainless steel tanks with ageing on the lees for approximately 3 months.
Serving temperature 10-12°C: 0,75 l castellobanfi.com
AWARDS
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90 - BEST BUY
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2022
THE 2022 VINTAGE
The growing season started at the usual time after a typical winter for our area, in which minimum temperatures dropped below zero for the first three months of the year. 2022 was characterized by a lack of rain: only 170 mm of precipitation was recorded, from winter to early spring season. In May, we recorded drought and higher temperatures than average. Then, we had scorching days in June, July and mid-August. This led to an early harvest of the white varieties. Vermentino, which is a late variety and well suited to similar climatic conditions, was harvested from September 5. Thanks to the high ventilation of our vineyards during the hottest hours of the afternoon, the aromas and, most of all, the acidity were perfectly preserved.
Fermentation: temperature-controlled (13-15°) in stainless steel tanks. Ageing: in stainless steel tanks with lees contact for approx. 3 months.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow wine, with intense citrus and yellow peach hints accompanied by floral and sage notes. The full structure is well balanced by the freshness. Very persistent and fruity finish on the palate.
AWARDS
THE DRINK BUSINESS Gold
DB_THE GLOBAL MASTERS GOLD
WINE ENTHUSIAST 88
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
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2021
THE 2021 VINTAGE
The pink note of the Centine family: an excellent balance between versatility and impressive aromatic expression.
Fermentation: temperature-controlled (13-15°) in stainless steel tanks. Ageing: in stainless steel tanks with lees contact for approx. 3 months.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow wine, with intense citrus and yellow peach hints accompanied by floral and sage notes. The full structure is well balanced by the freshness. Very persistent and fruity finish on the palate.
AWARDS
IWC Silver
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
WINESCRITIC 92
WOW Gold
MUNDUS WINES Silver
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2020
THE 2020 VINTAGE
A perfect mix of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that gives life to an immediate and extremely versatile wine.
Fermentation: temperature-controlled (13-15°) in stainless steel tanks. Ageing: in stainless steel tanks with lees contact for approx. 3 months.
TASTING NOTES
Straw yellow wine, with intense citrus and yellow peach hints accompanied by floral and sage notes. The full structure is well balanced by the freshness. Very persistent and fruity finish on the palate.
AWARDS
WOW Gold
THE DRINK BUSINESS Silver
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2019
THE 2019 VINTAGE
The seasonal progression of the 2019 vintage was characterised by a particularly cold spring, which delayed the ripening process. Then, thanks to an early summer with plenty of rainfall and a sunny and breezy August and September, the harvest yielded very good quality results.
Fermentation: temperature-controlled (13-15°) in stainless steel tanks. Ageing: in stainless steel tanks with lees contact for approx. 3 months.
TASTING NOTES
Straw-yellow wine, with intense aromas of apricot and grapefruit accompanied by notes of sage; on the palate, sapidity and acidity are in perfect balance and offer a long and persistent finish.
AWARDS
SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS Gold
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
DECANTER WWA 90 - Silver
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2018
THE 2018 VINTAGE
The weather conditions of 2018 was characterized by a particularly harsh winter, which delayed the start of the vegetative season, and then a summer that was initially cool and subsequently became warmer with quite a few rainfalls, a circumstance that allowed for having an excellent quality of white grapes.
Fermentation: temperature-controlled (13-15°) in stainless steel tanks. Ageing: in stainless steel tanks with lees contact for approx. 3 months.
TASTING NOTES
Straw-yellow wine, with unmistakable hints of apricot, grapefruit, and notes of Mediterranean scrub; on the palate, the full and soft structure is enlivened by a rich acidity.
AWARDS
MUNDUS WINES Silver
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 92
GILBERT & GAILLARD Gold
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2017
AWARDS
MUNDUS WINES Silver
THE WINE COMPETITION 93 - Best of Class - Gold
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2015
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 91
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2015
AWARDS
JAMESSUCKLING.COM 90
MUNDUS WINES Gold
LOS ANGELES WINE COMPETITION 91 - Gold
