Castelfeder Rose
Alto Adige Lagrein, dry pink, poured cold in Commack.
The story behind Castelfeder
Castelfeder was founded in 1969 by Alfons Giovanett in Egna, in Alto Adige, the German speaking north of Italy. His son Günther moved the cellars south to Cortina sulla Strada del Vino in 1989, and the family still runs it across two generations. The Rosato is 100% Lagrein, an old red grape native to this valley, grown on loam and alluvial gravel around Egna and Salorno.
Grapes are picked by hand, gently pressed, and given only brief skin contact for that bright pink. Fermentation happens in stainless steel with pure yeasts, then about six months on the fine lees before bottling under screw cap. We have poured Castelfeder for years because it tastes like the place: clean, dry, and cold.
Explore the Castelfeder range
Five Castelfeder bottles we stock, from the Lagrein red to the Rosato and the whites. The pink is the one to start with.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castelfeder Rosato | Rose, 100% Lagrein | 12.5% ABV | Dry, wild raspberry, rose, mineral finish |
| Castelfeder Lagrein | Red, Lagrein | 13% ABV | Dark cherry, violet, soft tannin |
| Castelfeder Pinot Grigio | White, Pinot Grigio | 13% ABV | Green apple, almond, crisp acidity |
| Castelfeder Sauvignon Blanc | White, Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% ABV | Citrus, elderflower, alpine herb |
| Castelfeder Pinot Nero | Red, Pinot Nero | 13.5% ABV | Red cherry, earth, light body |
Which Castelfeder is right for you?
The Castelfeder Rosato 750mL runs $12.98 here, the Lagrein red $10.99, the Pinot Grigio $16.99, the Sauvignon Blanc $19.98, and the Pinot Nero $21.97. Those are our shelf prices in Commack, not a guess at what the importer charges elsewhere. If you want to buy Castelfeder online and pick it up, order ahead and we will have it bagged at the counter. Stock moves, so call (631) 343-7200 before a long drive.
Chilled at 50 to 54F, it opens a table before dinner without weighing anyone down.
Elderflower and citrus with real acidity, built for smoked fish and cold starters.
Red cherry and earth at low weight, good with roasted white meat.
Castelfeder cocktails and pairings
Serve the Rosato at 50 to 54F with cold antipasti, smoked fish, or light pasta. It also takes a spritz well.