Media Mentions of Stefanago
(2015–2025)
Below is a comprehensive press review of Castello di Stefanago over the past 10 years.
It includes articles, blog features, guide entries, interviews, and podcast/video content.
International Wine Press & Features
SevenFifty Daily
(2023)
“Italy’s Unexpected New Hub for High-Quality Riesling.” An in-depth feature on Oltrepò Pavese’s Riesling renaissance highlights Castello di Stefanago’s role. It notes the estate’s well-ventilated hillside vineyards and a collaborative project with Mosel winemakers to promote Riesling. (English)
Emma Bentley Vino Blog
(2015)
“Six Surprising Red Wines from Villa Favorita 2015.” Emma Bentley’s blog post on the VinNatur natural wine fair praises Castello di Stefanago’s “Campo Castagna” Pinot Noir 2011, calling it “perfectly harmonious” with soft tannins. (English)
Henry’s Wine & Spirit Blog (2020)
“A Remote European Holiday.” Recommends Castello di Stefanago’s “Stuvenagh Orangiosauro” 2019 orange wine as a top Italian pick for summer drinking. (English)
Italian Wine Media & Guides
Musement Travel Blog
(2022)
“7 delle migliori cantine dell’Oltrepò Pavese.” Lists Castello di Stefanago among the top wineries in Oltrepò Pavese. Highlights its medieval castle setting and commitment to organic viticulture. Notably mentions the flagship Ancestrale Rosé and Riesling San Rocco (aged 12 months in acacia barrels) as standout wines. (Italian)
La Provincia Pavese
(2023)
Coverage of the Slow Wine 2024 guide recognitions mentions Castello di Stefanago among the notable Oltrepò Pavese wineries featured (context: Slow Wine Fair and local Slow Food accolades). (Italian)
Norba Online TV News
(2023)
Segment on “Vini di Vignaioli” natural wine salon in Bari includes an interview with Giacomo Baruffaldi of Castello di Stefanago, underscoring the estate’s prominence in the Italian natural wine scene. (Italian)
Wine Blogs & Online Features
Vinoing – Somm’s Notes
(2021)
Tasting review of Castello di Stefanago “Orangiosauro” 2021. Describes the winery as “a little gem in Oltrepò Pavese”, certified organic with high biodiversity: “vineyards arranged in small plots spread across 135 hectares of meadows, forests, orchards, and farmland.” It notes minimal intervention winemaking in an dramatic 11th-century castle setting. (English)
Cronache di Gusto
(2014)
Review of Villa Favorita natural wine tasting (VinNatur) praises Stefanago’s metodo ancestrale sparkling wines. The Pinot Nero Ancestrale is called “una scoperta molto interessante” (a very interesting discovery) for expressing pure fruit character. (Italian)
Io Degusto da Sola
(2022)
Mille sfumature di Oltrepò” (Substack by Giulia Ciampolini). Personal blog feature devoted to Castello di Stefanago, detailing a visit and tasting across their range. Highlights the panoramic vineyard views and the authentic natural winemaking philosophy. (Italian)
Podcasts & Video Content
Storie di Vino e Viticoltori
Podcast (2024)
Episode S1 Ep.13 features Giacomo Baruffaldi narrating the story of Castello di Stefanago and its wines. This Italian-language podcast episode dives into the estate’s history, sustainable practices, and portfolio in a conversational format.
Conan & Simo
Podcast (2021)
An offbeat Italian podcast episode titled “Il più grande esperto di barba” unexpectedly features Ambrogio Bellorini, a winemaker at Castello di Stefanago, as a guest. A humorous take that nonetheless puts the winery’s name in pop culture context, showing its reach beyond traditional wine media.
Loquis Audio Guide
(2021)
An Italian audio travel guide snippet about Castello di Stefanago’s medieval tower and estate, featured on the location-based podcast platform Loquis. It highlights the castle’s history and setting in the scenic Oltrepò countryside, blending cultural heritage with the winery’s identity.