A centuries-old castle perched high up on a cliff came into view as we rounded a corner in Northern Italy's Prosecco region. Castle Brando was Wilier's chosen location for the launch of the new Filante SLR ID2 aero race bike, and somehow the ancient castle cum hotel we were staying in seemed to mirror the hundred-odd-year history and passion of Wilier Triestina's brand.
Five long years have passed since the Filante first arrived, and Wilier has been hard at work creating the new model, which was used at the Tour of Lombardy at the end of the season.
