About this wine
Con Vento ('with wind' in Italian) is the estate's sole white wine, named after vineyards planted on a hilltop exposed to Mediterranean breezes at around 100 meters altitude. A blend of roughly 60% Viognier and 40% Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes are hand-harvested with careful bunch selection, briefly cryomacerated, then fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel with regular lees-stirring for added texture. The result is an aromatic, mineral-driven white with notes of white flowers, dried apricot, ripe peach, and a saline, citrus-tinged finish.
A refreshing, food-friendly white that's an easy, approachable way to try Castello del Terriccio without the price tag of the reds.
Sommelier's Note
"Con Vento shows that Castello del Terriccio's terroir isn't just about big reds — this Viognier-Sauvignon Blanc blend has real salinity and complexity for an estate white."
Food Pairings
A versatile aperitivo wine that also pairs with seafood appetizers, shellfish, white fish, and soft cheeses.
When to drink it
Aperitivo, summer lunches, seafood dinners, casual gatherings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price Range
- $20-30
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of roughly 60% Viognier and 40% Sauvignon Blanc from hilltop vineyards at approximately 100m elevation. Hand-harvested grapes undergo about 12-24 hours of cryomaceration before soft pressing, then ferment and age entirely in stainless steel at controlled temperature for about 6 months with regular battonage (lees stirring), without malolactic fermentation, to preserve freshness and minerality.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name Con Vento mean?
- 'Con Vento' means 'with wind' in Italian, referring to the hilltop vineyards at about 100 meters altitude that are constantly caressed by Mediterranean breezes.
- What grapes are used in Con Vento?
- Con Vento is a blend of roughly 60% Viognier and 40% Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel.
- Is Con Vento oaked?
- No, Con Vento is vinified and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks with lees stirring, with no oak contact and no malolactic fermentation, to preserve its fresh, mineral character.
- What food pairs well with Con Vento?
- It works beautifully as an aperitivo and pairs well with shellfish, white fish, seafood appetizers, and soft cheeses.
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