G.D. Varja Rosso
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Our Langhe DOC Rosso is a red blend of heirloom varieties. An authentic expression and a true introduction to Piemonte, this is a gorgeous wine to pair with food VINEYARD AND TERROIR: Fruit comes from a range of young vineyards close by the winery.
DESCRIPTION: Our Langhe Rosso is a red blend of native varieties. We desire this may be a true introduction to Piemonte, an expression of authenticity and a gorgeous food pairing. The blend for our Rosso is unique to every
HARVEST AND WINEMAKING: Langhe DOC Rosso vineyards are harvested usually throughout the month of September and the first mid of October, according to the ripening of each variety. Grapes are sorted manually three times: directly on the vine, as whole clusters on the sorting tables and lastly as single berries after destemming. Each block is fermented on its own for usually 10 to 15 days, in vertical vats, with gentle punch-down and pump-overs at a free temperature below 31°C. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation follows.
AGING: The Langhe DOC Rosso is then aged for usually 10-14 months mostly in stainless-steel tanks and a minor fraction of neutral barrels, with patience and until the wine blossoms into a full harmony.
TASTING NOTES: Red crystal color with purple hues. Nose is rich but yet elegant where fresh red berries and red current notes leave the place to a balsamic tone of pine needle. The mouth shows a beautiful purity and lift with strawberry, cherries and blueberries and a long menthol fini