'Econverso' Magnum Cascina Melognis 2021
Artisanal
Exclusive wineryThe "Econverso" from Cascina Melognis is a red wine of great intensity, produced by a winery in the Saluzzese area that is doing a lot to enhance its territory. On the nose, intense hints of red fruits, pleasant notes of blood orange, and intriguing hints of sweet spices and pepper on the finish are noticeable. It surprises with its freshness and softness, distinctive traits balanced by subtle tannins. An ideal profile to pair with intense meats and more delicate dishes.
The red wine ‘Econverso’ from Cascina Melognis is a craft and sincere expression produced in limited quantities from a great international grape variety. This bottle is created to celebrate the article by Armando Castagno and Giampaolo Gravina dedicated to the red wine ‘Novamen’ from the same Cascina Melognis, whose story began in 2009 with the desire of Michele Fino and Vanina Maria Carta to enhance the territory of the Colline Saluzzesi. For this purpose, the couple focused not only on ancient local grape varieties but also on Pinot Noir, a variety that in cool climates characterized by significant temperature fluctuations between day and night provides the highest quality results.
Cascina Melognis ‘Econverso’ originates from only red grapes grown according to the principles of organic farming on soils made up of rock, gravel, and sand, particularly rich in mineral elements. Following the manual harvest, the bunches are pressed in stainless steel tanks, containers in which the alcoholic fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in contact with the skins spontaneously due to the presence of only yeasts present on the grapes and in the cellar environment. The malolactic fermentation is carried out completely, also spontaneously.
In visual examination, the red wine ‘Econverso’ by Cascina Melognis expresses a pure ruby red color. From the glass emerge vivid sensations of red fruits and orange accompanied by deep spicy hints of black pepper and sweet spices. On the palate, it is balanced between enveloping softness and present freshness, with the subtle tannic structure guiding the fruity and spicy finale. The ideal pairing for the wine ‘Econverso’ is represented by second courses of assorted meats and platters of cured meats and aged cheeses.