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  • Country ranking ?

    335
  • Producer ranking ?

    14
  • Decanting time

    15min
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Salads

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The Story

Rosè is a little more sweet and broad, as a drop turns into our secret. And what happens if we put some drops of a vintage Barolo? A liqueur of goodie of 1967 Barolo softens and warms our Alta Langa Contessa Rosa Rosè.

COMPOSITION OF THE CUVÉE: 100% Pinot Nero

PRODUCTION METHOD: Most of the grapes are harvested into crates with a capacity of about 20 kg and then poured directly into the press, where they are delicately and softly crushed. Part of the Pinot Noir is crushed and left on skins in temperature-controlled tanks at 10 °C for 12-24 hours. After maceration, it undergoes soft-pressing as usual. The must obtained is transferred to temperature-controlled tanks where static decanting takes place. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature (18 – 20 °C) and when the fermentation is complete, the wine is kept on the fine lees until spring. This is when the cuvée is created, uniting the wines from the two fermentation processes. In May the wine undergoes a second fermentation, in the bottle, followed by a period of 48 months of maturing in contact with the yeasts, in the cool, dark and protected environment of the cellars, in observance of the strict rules that govern the production of “Spumante Metodo Classico” (Classic Method Sparkling Wine).

TASTING NOTES: Contessa Rosa represents the true spirit of Fontanafredadda: named after Countess Rosa Vercellana, known as “Bela Rusin”, this sparkling wine, made from grapes grown at high altitudes, expresses the union of aromatic freshness and complexity of the great wine Barolo. A new method has been undertaken for the creation of this cuvée, using an expedition liqueur with 1967 Barolo. The result is a soft pink coloured sparkling wine with onion-shaded highlights. The perfume is reminiscent of the scent of orange blossom, pomegranate, chinotto orange and black plums, terminating with ginger, nutmeg, lavender, basil and background of custard. The sparkle is fine and persistent in the mouth and the acidity is balanced with a sweet note. A mineral, savoury tasting sensation ends with a citrusy aftertaste.

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Light, Salmon and Bright

ending

Long, Lingering and Vibrant

flavors

Raspberry, Mineral and Citrus

nose

Youthful, Pure, Fresh and Refined

taste

Perfectly balanced, Youthful, Light, Elegant, Fresh, Vivid and Dry

Verdict

Fine

Written Notes

Good looking normal size bottle. Colour is salmon, and looking bright and light. On the nose it is open, youthful, refined, fresh, charming and pure. The taste is fresh, elegant, fragrant, vivid, refined, and dry, light, with perfectly balanced structure and youthful. On the palate it is layered and has raspberry, citrus and mineral flavours. The finish is long, lingering and vibrant. This wine is fine. Perfectly stored bottles are still very worthy and will last well for another 1-5 years.
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Origin

Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont

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