COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Mezzacorona
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rotari Brut Nature 2018 is a 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine from the Trentodoc appellation in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, produced by Mezzacorona. The wine is named in honor of King Rotari. Mezzacorona, established in 1904, is a prominent winery known for its focus on quality and sustainable practices within the alpine region. The unique terroir of the Dolomites, characterized by high altitudes and mineral-rich soils, plays a significant role in shaping the grapes. This particular bottling is distinguished by its Brut Nature style, meaning it receives no dosage, and undergoes an extended aging period on its lees, contributing to its complexity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Lombard King Rotari, a historical figure in Trentino.
Fact 02
Crafted using the traditional Metodo Classico, like Champagne.
Fact 03
A Brut Nature means no added sugar after disgorgement.
Fact 04
Aged for a minimum of 48 months on its lees.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rotari Brut Nature 2018 is produced using the Metodo Classico, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The 100% Chardonnay base wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to enhance softness. Following this, the wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of 48 months, a crucial step for developing complexity and texture. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude sites within the Trentino-Alto Adige region, benefiting from the alpine climate. The Brut Nature designation signifies that no dosage (liqueur d'expédition) is added after the disgorgement process.
