In this interview, Marco Buttignol of Castello di Verduno discusses the broad scope of the Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, where fruit from both Barbaresco and Verduno can be blended for balance and expression. Interview by Damien Casten, CEO of Candid Wines.
Castello di Verduno wines are available in Chicago and throughout Illinois exclusively through Candid Wines.
Key insights:
Appellation scale: The largest Nebbiolo designation in Piedmont, allowing wide blending options.
Blending style: Barbaresco sites contribute freshness and aromatics, while Verduno adds structure.
Philosophy: Not a fixed recipe, but a flexible approach to capture the vintage’s character.
Purpose: A clear, pure introduction to Nebbiolo, complementing the estate’s Barolo and Barbaresco.
📍 Filmed on September 15, 2025 at Candid Wines (www.candidwines.com). Learn more about the producer at Cantine Castello di Verduno (www.cantinecastellodiverduno.it/en).
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction to Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
0:20 – Why it is Piedmont’s broadest appellation
0:40 – Blending fruit from Barbaresco and Verduno
1:00 – Expressing Nebbiolo purity and balance
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