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Maserati strongly discourages drinking and driving…driving and then drinking, on the other hand, juxtaposes two of the world’s greatest indulgences.
Much like the Trident marque, Maserati’s partners must deliver products of a quality unmatched by their industry peers. Castello delle Regine is a prime example of the relentless pursuit of excellence on which the mystique of Maserati is founded. Castello delle Regine applies its mastery to winemaking.
A perennial favorite of Gambero Rosso, Italy’s premier wine journal, Castello delle Regine is best known for its award-winning Merlot. Much like Castello delle Regine which believes in delicately crafting its wines to meet the lofty standards of oenophiles worldwide, Maserati applies the same precision and innovation to its renowned Quattroporte and Spyder. While Maserati would never condone drinking and driving, Maserati feels compelled to recommend driving and then drinking, especially if the libation on the table is the first-class Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) award-winner, the Castello delle Regine Merlot.
Under the consultation of renowned wine expert Ricardo Cotarella, often referred to as Italy's "wine genius", Castello delle Regine began producing wines in 2000 based on the principal grape varietals of Merlot and Sangiovese. Castello’s deep and austere red wines composed from vines up to 75-80 years old are well made, well received and well conceived in the vein of its Bordeaux (Pomerol) counterparts. Neither Castello delle Regine nor Maserati cut corners or spare any expense in designing products of the greatest elegance and highest quality.
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Much like Maserati was borne of Italy and its mastery in design and engineering has become known worldwide, the accolades for Castello delle Regine do not stop at the Italian border - they permeate the international wine community. In 2004, James Suckling, famed critic for the Wine Spectator, exclaimed in his review of Castello’s 2001 Merlot offering, “Wow. Full-bodied, with velvety, lovely tannins and a long, smoky finish. Big and audacious. Very serious indeed.” Such comments are analogous to the raves of ecstasy Maseratis tend to provoke in automotive journalists
At 500 cases, the small production run of Castello delle Regine’s heralded Merlot is more similar in size to Maserati’s production numbers for its exclusive limited edition GranSport Spyders than it is to the production run of the majority of the world’s wineries.
From raw materials to production methods, the attention to detail showcased by both Castello delle Regine and Maserati is unparalleled. Whereas Castello delle Regine grows its grapes in excellent clayey-sandy soil – a combination making it especially fit for the cultivation of vines, masterful winemaking and advanced thermo-conditioning systems aiding in fermentation, Maserati brings together sports car performance, unrivaled engineering and grand-touring refinement.
However, the relationship extends beyond the small production runs and masterful cultivation methods. Maserati has developed a similar bond with the Opici family, owners of Opici Import Company, the importer who brings Castello delle Regine to North America. Much like the Maserati family has made it its life work to produce crisply engineered, high-performance machines, the Opici family has made it its life's work to expand the family around the world, building relationships based on trust and mutual understanding with the greatest wine estates of Italy and other major wine-producing countries. Opici and Maserati both represent best-in-class quality for the best value. Though Opici imports a vast array of wines, one element is common among them all - each meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and value that Opici has represented for four generations.
Of course, the same can be said for the Maserati marque and its world-class production capabilities. Contact your local authorized Maserati dealer today to experience first-hand the luxury and exclusivity of the entire Maserati product line.
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