TRENTO SPUMANTE ROSE' BRUT LETRARI
The Letrari Company, a family that has roots in the history of Trentino wine itself. Active as early as 1647 in Borghetto d'Avio, on the banks of the Adige, first as river raftsmen, then traders and shrewd agricultural innovators. With Leonello Letrari immediately on the wine scene of good drinking. Thanks to him if in the immediate post-war period the wines of the Dolomites acquire character and prestige beyond the regional borders. It is always he who 'creates' the first blends and in the 1960s he begins to develop fine sparkling wines. To then found in 1976 - together with his wife Maria Vittoria - the current family business. Tradition and innovation are the company's creed, constantly applied with modern agronomic practices, with the work and dedication of the new generations.
The Spumante Trento Rosé Brut is made by Letrari by combining two extremely complementary grape varieties, Pinot Nero and Chardonnay, in a blend. The grapes of these two varieties are carefully selected during the manual harvest by the winery team, careful to choose only the best grapes from their own vineyards. The grapes, after having carried out a first fermentation, referment in the bottle, following the production principles typical of the Classic Method. The sparkling wine then remains to mature on the lees for 24 months.
It has a delicate and bright antique pink color, an intense, fine bouquet, with dominant notes of small red fruits (currants, wild strawberries and raspberries) and velvety. On the palate it is dry, clean and elegant with a delicate aftertaste of sweet almond and aromatic musk, of remarkable persistence. The finish is intense with flavors of mandarin, pomegranate and cherry. Suitable for Italian appetizers and oriental cuisine, with mushroom and vegetable soups, pasta and risotto, in combination with fresh cheeses and salami, also pleasant with fish appetizers.
CHARACTERISTICS
Denomination: Trento DOC
Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
Region: Trentino (Italy)
Alcohol content: 12,5%
Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle
Vinification and Aging: Traditional method; 24 months on the lees
Perfect to drink with: Grilled Fish, Smoked Fish Appetizers, Fish Tartare - Carpaccio, Finger food, Ham and Salami, Mushroom and vegetable soups