TASTING NOTES
A refined Brut made from Chardonnay grapes coming exclusively from the vineyards on the hilly slopes of the best suited areas North of Trento. The elegant strength of Chardonnay in all its purity is accentuated thanks to the long refinement process in the bottle. Brut blanc de blancs with its intense and elegant fragrance of mature yellow fruits, hints of hazelnut and a sweet touch of vanilla. With over 36 months of aging on the lees this sparkling wine boasts a perfect balance between structure and acidity, pleasantly fresh and with a mineral finish.
Impressive traditional-method fizz, with great depth of flavour, pure appley fruit, and a fine mousse thanks to the extended ageing.
FOOD PAIRING
Thanks to the purity of Chardonnay, this sparkling wine is ideal with any meal. It pairs well with middle-seasoned cheeses, appetizers, fish first course dishes and white meat sauce, rich second course dishes with baked or grilled fish and baked meats.
Pork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Vegetarian, Poultry
PRODUCER
The name Rotari derives from the Longobard King Autari, who fought one of the most important battles along the valleys of this territory in his conquest of Italy and made history with his famous “Edict of Rotari”, a book about the rules of winemaking. Rotari is the specialist sparkling wine-producing arm of Mezzacorona.
VINEYARD
This wine is produced solely from Rotari-owned vineyards in the cool Adige Valley, north of Trento. All the grapes are hand-harvested for optimal finesse in the finished wine.
WINERY
The careful vinification according to the rigorous “Metodo Classico” production process, enhances the ample aromas and the elegant intensity of Chardonnay. With more than 36 months of refinement on the lees, the varietal purity of Chardonnay allows a perfect evolution in the bottle. Rotari Cuvèe 28 maintains the crisp clean flavor of the grapes as well as the aromas coming from the ageing process.
Brut Cuvée 28 is made in the traditional method, with second fermentation in the bottle and over thirty-six months’ ageing on the lees.