Well-structured rosé wine,
obtained by Groppello, Barbera,
Marzemino and Sangiovese grapes. It
is characterized by surprising
floral and wild berry aromaticity,
accompanied with just the right
balance of minerality and acidity, creating a
wonderful sensation of freshness.
Alcohol 13% by vol
RECENT AWARDS AND REVIEWS
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Vintage 2013
9th CONCORSO
NAZIONALE DI POLPENAZZE d/G -
Polpenazze d/G
classified ECCELLENTE (first rate)
Vintage 2012
WINNER OF THE 1st PALIO VALTÈNESI
CHIARETTO -
Polpenazze d/G
Vintage 2010
ORDINE DEI
CASTELLANI DEL CHIARETTO
CHIARETTO OF THE YEAR 2011
6th CONCORSO
NAZIONALE GARDA CLASSICO -
Polpenazze d/G
classified ECCELLENTE (first rate)
Vintage 2009
CONCORSO
ENOLOGICO INTERNAZIONALE VINITALY
2010 - Verona
DIPLOMA DI GRAN MENZIONE
Vintage 2008
TOP 100
di P. Massobrio e M. Gatti
mentioned on the 2009 top 100
italian wines ranking
GARDA
CLASSICO 4th National
Competition - Polpenazze d/G
classified ECCELLENTE (first rate)
Vintage 2007
DOUJA D'OR
2008 36th National Competition -
Asti
classified OTTIMO (first rate)
VINIPLUS
2009 Guide - Italian Sommelier
Association
SPECIAL MENTION at AIS VINIPLUS 2009
- Lombardia competition
TECHNICAL DATA
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Appellation
Valtènesi
DOC
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Typology rosé
Grapes Groppello 60%, Barbera
20%, Sangiovese 15%, Marzemino 5%
Production area Valtènesi,
morainic hills of the south-eastern
shore of Lake Garda
Exposure South-East, 280m
(784 feet) a.s.l.
Soil type morainic, lightly
sandy with clay veins. Fully grass
covered
good equipment of skeleton, fully
grass covered
Yield per hectare 6 - 8 tons
Planting density 4,400 vines
per hectare
Training system guyot
espalier
Harvest manual at the end of
September
Vinification obtained
exclusively from must flower of
selected grapes; after short
maceration with skins (8 to 12 hours),
ferments under controlled
temperature at 18 – 20°C (64,5 –
68°F); maturation in stainless steel
for 5 months
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ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
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VINTAGE 2011
Color bright rose with light
ruby-red glares
Aroma intense,
fresh and delicately fruity, with
intense notes of red berries and
flowers
Taste fresh, lively and
pleasurable, well structured with
clear strawberry and raspberry
notes; rich of the typical
minerality, with a remarkable
persistence
Alcohol 13,00% vol
Acidity 6,30 g/l
Total dry extract 22 g/l
Residual sugar 3 g/l
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TASTING NOTES
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Pairings excellent as
aperitivo, it also pairs well with
pasta, fish and shellfishes
Temperature best served at
13°C (55°F)
