Ca di Rajo
Spumante Manzoni Rosa Extra Dry
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Incrocio Manzoni 1.50 |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation in autoclave (Charmat method) for about 60 days; maturation in bottle for 30 days before release for sale. |
- Grape variety and style: Extra Dry rosé sparkling wine made from Manzoni Rosa grapes grown in Veneto
- Charmat Method: 60 days in autoclave followed by 30 days of bottle ageing
- Aroma: Notes of pink flowers, wild strawberries, raspberries and light citrus nuances
- Balanced taste: Freshness and savouriness with fine bubbles; velvety and persistent finish
- Pairings: At 6–8 °C it is ideal with aperitifs, starters, seafood dishes and desserts
Description
What kind of wine it is
Spumante Manzoni Rosa Extra Dry by Ca’ di Rajo is an elegant Quality Sparkling Rosé Wine from Veneto, made from Manzoni Rosa grapes using the Charmat method, with a balanced sensory profile. In the glass, it displays a delicate pale pink hue, enhanced by a very fine and persistent perlage, while on the nose it releases aromas of pink flowers, wild strawberries, raspberries and subtle citrus nuances. On the palate, it reveals a savoury structure, where the Extra Dry dosage harmoniously balances freshness and softness. The velvety finish makes it a refined aperitif, ideal paired with light dishes.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates from vineyards located in San Polo di Piave, in the province of Treviso. The surrounding environment, at about 30 metres above sea level, gives the wine a clear and fresh profile, while the clay and sandy soils, enriched with gravelly sections, provide the vines with ideal conditions to develop a perfect balance between smoothness and savouriness. The absolute protagonist is Manzoni Rosa, a cross between Raboso and Muscat of Hamburg, which gives the wine its distinctive colour and an aromatic character deeply linked to the territory.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-September with the manual harvesting of the bunches. The grapes undergo maceration for about eight hours to extract the delicate pink hue, followed by gentle pressing. After the first fermentation, the prise de mousse takes place in an autoclave following the Charmat method for sixty days, ensuring prolonged effervescence and elegant bubbles. The cycle concludes with bottle ageing for thirty days. This process preserves the fruity freshness, enhancing the varietal notes in a harmonious and persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2005 in a picturesque medieval village in Veneto, Ca’ di Rajo combines the traditions of the region with the most modern winemaking techniques. From this passion comes the elegant Spumante Manzoni Rosa Millesimato, which enhances the rare blend of Raboso and Muscat of Hamburg grapes.
Awards
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88/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Paolo Brugnera
- Bottles produced: 2.000.000
- Hectares: 90
The company uses the most innovative winemaking technologies, however, its modern facility and young team are located in a fascinating historical context, in an estate located within a medieval village. Symbols of the glorious past of the countryside that extends from Conegliano to Oderzo, the Chiesetta del Carmine, the neighboring Casa Convento and the Tower of Rai from the 14th century, stand next to a modern designed winery.
Ca' di Rajo has the great pleasure of communicating the awarding of diplomas by 5star wines to three of its best-loved wines, namely: 90 points to Valdobbiadene prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry, 90 points to Iconema Tai Piave DOC and 93 points to Torchiato di Fregona. Read more
| Name | Ca di Rajo Spumante Manzoni Rosa Extra Dry |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine extra dry |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Incrocio Manzoni 1.50 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Ca di Rajo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2005 in a picturesque medieval village in Veneto, Ca’ di Rajo combines the traditions of the region with the most modern winemaking techniques. From this passion comes the elegant Spumante Manzoni Rosa Millesimato, which enhances the rare blend of Raboso and Muscat of Hamburg grapes. |
| Origin | San Polo di Piave (TV) |
| Climate | Altitude: 30 metres above sea level |
| Soil composition | Clayey, sandy, at times also gravelly |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation | Approximately 60 days in an autoclave |
| Production technique | Secondary fermentation in an autoclave (Charmat method) for approximately 60 days; bottle ageing for 30 days |
| Wine making | Maceration of the grapes for about 8 hours, gentle pressing and alcoholic fermentation; secondary fermentation in a pressurised tank using the Charmat method for about 60 days (long-lasting perlage); ageing in bottle for 30 days before release to the market. |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation in autoclave (Charmat method) for about 60 days; maturation in bottle for 30 days before release for sale. |
| Residual sugar | 14.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |