Losito e Guarini
Oltrepò Pavese C’era Una Volta Buttafuoco 2024
| Denomination | DOC Oltrepo' Pavese Buttafuoco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks. During maturation, the wine undergoes numerous analytical checks to ensure its integrity. |
- Name and rating: Buttafuoco DOC 2024, 14% vol, 94/99 Luca Maroni
- Grape varieties: Barbera, Croatina and Uva Rara for a dry, full-bodied and robust red
- Aromas: Blackberry, raspberry and blackcurrant with notes of coffee, chocolate and spices
- Vinification: Crushing and destemming, pre-fermentation maceration; maturation in steel
- Pairings and serving: Braised meats, grilled dishes, game and mature cheeses; 14–16 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
C’era una volta Buttafuoco Oltrepò Pavese by Losito e Guarini is a Lombard red wine created from a skilful blend of Barbera, Croatina and Uva Rara. To the eye, it displays a brilliant ruby colour with slight garnet hues, releasing a deep bouquet reminiscent of blackberry, raspberry, coffee and chocolate. On the palate, it reveals a dry, full and structured profile, enriched by spicy notes of cloves and black pepper. The balanced tannins and velvety texture, supported by a pleasant freshness, make it the ideal companion for braised dishes, grilled meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Lombardy, among the historic hills of Oltrepò Pavese. The vines, trained using the Guyot system, sink their roots into clay soil characterised by calcareous marl and gypsum, a geological composition that encourages optimal grape ripening and gives the wine its typical robustness. The name Buttafuoco refers to a dialect expression describing it as a wine capable of warming the soul like fire. Legend has it that even the Austro-Hungarian soldiers were so captivated by this structured wine that they decided to lay down their arms.
How it is produced
The production process begins with meticulous manual harvesting. After crushing and destemming, the grapes undergo a delicate pre-fermentation maceration, designed to extract maximum colour and aromatic intensity. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts, followed by ageing in steel to preserve the purity of the fruit and the freshness of the final product. This careful process allows the vibrancy and natural expressive power of the blend to remain intact, ensuring a harmonious and authentic sip.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the winery Losito e Guarini since 1910, this outstanding wine takes its name from the dialect expression “al buta me al fogh”, meaning “warms like fire”. A perfect reference to its full-bodied and robust character, which enhances its intense personality. Its fame is intertwined with the story of a ship from the Austro-Hungarian Empire called “Buttafuoco”: it is said that the soldiers, sent to Oltrepò to fight against the Kingdom of Sardinia, were so captivated by the velvety taste of this Oltrepò Pavese DOC that they abandoned their weapons, choosing peace over war.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1910
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| Name | Guarini Oltrepo Pavese C’era Una Volta Buttafuoco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Oltrepò Pavese DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Losito e Guarini |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the winery Losito e Guarini since 1910, this outstanding wine takes its name from the dialect expression "al buta me al fogh", meaning "warms like fire". A perfect reference to its full-bodied and robust character, which enhances its intense personality. Its fame is intertwined with the story of a ship from the Austro-Hungarian Empire called "Buttafuoco": it is said that the soldiers, sent to Oltrepò to fight against the Kingdom of Sardinia, were so captivated by the velvety taste of this Oltrepò Pavese DOC that they abandoned their weapons, choosing peace over war. |
| Origin | Oltrepò Pavese |
| Soil composition | Argilloso con marna calcarea e gessi |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Production technique | Crushing and destemming with pre-fermentation maceration; temperature-controlled fermentation with selected yeasts; ageing in stainless steel tanks. |
| Wine making | Crushing and destemming of the grapes with pre-fermentation maceration to extract colours and aromas; fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeasts. |
| Aging | In stainless steel tanks. During maturation, the wine undergoes numerous analytical checks to ensure its integrity. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |