Rose' wine 'Roses Roses' 2023 (750 ml.) - Ottella

THE WINE

Rosé wine 'Roses Roses' by Ottella is made on the morainic hills of the Alto Mincio, in the province of Verona. A blend of Corvina Veronese, Lagrein and Rondinella grapes harvested at the end of September, they follow a rigorous vinification protocol: after maceration on the skins for about 10-12 hours, at a controlled temperature, a light onion skin pink must is obtained; fermentation follows for 14-18 days at a temperature of 18°C. Onion skin pink in color, it has an enveloping bouquet that recalls aromas of white peach, plum and pleasant mineral hints. The sip is fresh, fine and balanced. To be combined with dishes based on lake and sea fish, it goes nicely with white meats and light first courses. Also excellent as an aperitif.

THE COMPANY

Ottella winery has its roots in a land blessed with a particular winemaking talent, both for reds and whites. With one foot in Valpolicella and one in the land of Garda, Ottella creates a series of labels that want to faithfully express the territory. Lodovico, Francesco and Michele Montresor strongly believed in this land and decided to adopt it as the optimal substrate to give life to their dream: to originate unique, "breed" wines that could be recognized through a precise signature. They are as creative as they are firmly attached to the expressiveness of the terroir, which is exalted in its soil-vine pairing.

The absolute protagonist of the field and of the cellar is Trebbiano di Lugana, an autochthonous vine that embellishes the surfaces covered with vineyards in the area close to Lake Garda. Locally this variety is known by the name of "Turbiana" and has been the subject of numerous genetic studies by agricultural university bodies. At first thought to be related to Verdicchio, today it can be traced back to a link with other Trebbianos. It is a vine with strong vigor and, therefore, the training system is mainly directed towards low expansion types, favoring a double arched planting system. The Lugana area has a glacial origin: the melting action of the ice has caused the accumulation of debris which has created the morainic hills arranged like an amphitheater to protect the Lugana basin. It consists of layers of clay and limestone, unevenly distributed in the soil. This allows you to have, in the same area, different nuances that are reproduced in the wine through particular distinctive features.

The Ottella winery cultivates both white and red berried grapes, producing a large number of labels. Among the reds, the Venetian viticultural expressions of Amarone and Valpolicella stand out, while Trebbiano di Lugana reigns among the whites. Mineral sapidity, aromatic finesse and snappy freshness define the imprint of Ottella wines, which know how to tell the soul and essence of a vine and a territory.