Primessenza Rosé
Appellation
Double-fermented wine
Grape varieties
100% Groppello
100% Groppello, it is an exploration of the various native grapes of the Lake Garda area, heightened by a secondary fermentation in the bottle.
From the Groppello vineyards grown on fresh, clayey soils come the grapes dedicated to this sparkling method, rosé version of Primessenza. It was created to explore the potential of Groppello, an indigenous vine of Lake Garda which acquires a particularly tense, vibrant personality with the second fermentation in the bottle.
Vineyards
Accurate selection of the most suitable grapes for the production of this wine in our vineyards located in the small village of Montonale; thanks to the excellent sunlight exposure and the good ventilation, the grapes can reach a perfect
ripeness.
Winemaking process
The bunches are selected and cooled before pressing, to preserve the aromatic precursors as much as possible. A soft pressing takes place in anaerobic conditions (with the absence of oxygen) to avoid oxidation of the aromatic compounds. Only the free-run juice obtained at very gentle pressures is used for the production of this wine; the must clarification is done by natural settling. Fermentation occurs for about 10 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged on its fine lees for at least 6 months with constant lees stirring. In the springtime, the wine is bottled and a second fermentation starts inside the bottle at a controlled temperature of 12°C. After the re-fermentation, the pressure reaches 6 bar and the wine remains in the bottle for at least 36 months. After disgorging, the wine is aged for about 6 months before release.
Tasting notes
Pale pink color with brilliant coppery reflections. The nose reveals tantalizing notes of gooseberry, wild strawberry, red apple and mandarin peel, which evolve into sensations of fresh bread and wet stone. The very fine perlage tickles the palate, the note of wild strawberry returns accompanied by aromas of white currant and bread crust. Fresh and vibrant, it closes with a delicate mineral flavor.
Food pairings
An eclectic sparkling wine, suitable for various combinations. Try
it with lake fish starters, shellfish risottos, delicate white meat-based main courses.
Enhances the simple perfection of Margherita pizza.
