Valtènesi Rosa: a new, more rigorous interpretation of a unique wine tradition of the Brescian shore of Lake Garda, centred on the Groppello grape. A true wine of its territory, born of an ancient vocation codified more than a hundred years ago by the Venetian senator Pompeo Molmenti.
A few hours of contact between must and skins, followed by the ritual of night-time racking. In that precise moment, guided by the cellar master's skill, the Valtènesi takes on the freshness and temperament of the Groppello berries that define its character. It is a wine that embodies centuries of tradition, the strength of a unique terroir and the elegance of rosé winemaking.
Area of origin: Valtènesi, the Soffaino hills in the area known as “Preafète”
Grape variety: Groppello (predominant share), the native grape of the Valtènesi, with Marzemino, Barbera and Sangiovese
Harvest: By hand into small crates.
Production: Known as “the one-night wine” because, historically, it was left in contact with its skins for one night to obtain its characteristic pink colour. Two different macerations are carried out and then blended. The first takes place in the press, with soft, low-temperature pressing that ensures aroma and delicacy; the second, in tank, known as “salasso” (bleeding), gives greater structure. The pressures applied are extremely soft and gentle, allowing extraction of the free-run juice. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to enhance the wine's aromas and finesse. After 4–5 months of ageing on fine lees, the lots are blended and then bottled.
Alcohol: 13.00%
Colour: From petal pink to pale pink with salmon highlights
Nose: Fine and elegant, with hints of wild strawberry, forest berries and pink grapefruit, closing on white flowers
Palate: Fresh and silky, with good savouriness balanced by the fruit
Food pairing: Excellent with first courses, white meat, lake fish and savoury pies
Packaging: 0.75 l bottle in a six-bottle case
TASTING NOTES
Pale pink with salmon highlights. The nose is of great finesse and elegance, with notes of wild strawberry, forest berries and pink grapefruit, closing on white flowers.
On the palate it is fresh and silky, with good savouriness balanced by the fruit.
