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Rosa Rosae
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Rosato Veronese IGT 2007
Guerrieri Rizzardi has produced Bardolino Chiaretto for many vintages. The climate and soil of Bardolino is condusive for crafting a rosato or rosé of superior quality. 2007 is the second vintage release of Rosa Rosae, our premium quality rosé. The name “Rosa Rosae” comes from the Latin, “the rose of rose” and the label features a re-imaging of the Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Study of Flowers and Plants”. The wine is a blend of red grapes native to Bardolino, as well as the addition of Marcobona a white grape variety only planted by Guerrieri Rizzardi. After years of trials, Giuseppe Rizzardi (Chief Winemaker) feels that the inclusion of this grape enhances the aromas and the palate weight of the wine. The wine is dry, fresh and intense on the palate and has good acidity. Serve our Rosa Rosae chilled (10-12° C or 50-54° F) before the meal on its own or with Italian appetizers, rice or pasta salads, white meats, crustaceans and is excellent with Asian fare and mildly spiced Indian curry dishes.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Geology: Alluvial and sandy soil on the banks of the river Adige
Grape varieties: 65% Corvina , 20% Rondinella and 15% Marcobona
Vineyard surface area: 4.8 hectares or 11.8 acres - Age of vines: 5 to 30 years
Density per hectare: 1,681 to 5,000 vines per hectare
Production per hectare/ acre: 10 tons (70 hl) or 5.2 tons per acre
Winemaking process: Maceration on the skins for 12-24 hours in stainless steel vats prior to pressing off solids
Ageing in cellar: 3-6 months in stainless steel tanks
Production: 20,000 bottles or 3,333 six bottle cases
Alcohol content: 12.5% by volume
Total acidity (tartaric acidity): 5.58 g/L
pH: 3.58
Labels: Classic and numbered per vintage
RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2009” Rosa Rosae 2007 – 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass.
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Rosa Rosae IGT recently obtained (in 2008) one of three nominations for “Best Rosé Wine” within the category of the “International Prize for Wine” commonly called the “Oscar of Wine” which is awarded each year by the AIS (Italian Sommelier Association).
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2008” Rosa Rosae 2006 - 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses.
Sunday Irish Tribune August 2007, Wine, John Wilson Rosa Rosae, 2006, Rosato Veronse, “This is one of my finds of the summer; delicious ripe smooth cherry fruits with a touch of real class..”
- Sunday Irish Tribune August 2007, Wine, “Pink and Bubbly” John Wilson Rosa Rosae, 2006, Rosato Veronse, Italy “It featured earlier this year, but this is one of my finds of the summer; delicious ripe smooth cherry fruits with a touch of real class. Light and elegant, this will charm the most hardened rosé hater.”
