Torre Rosazza
Torre Rosazza Altromerlot 2018
| Denomination | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | The malolactic fermentation is carried out in Allier oak barriques for at least 24 months. |
Description
In 1987, Torre Rosazza had the idea to produce a wine different from what the local tradition of the time proposed. The wine "Altromerlot" was probably the first wine to be aged for a long time in French oak barrels. The Italian word "altro" stands for "different" because it differed from the Merlot that could be tasted at the time. Now the Altromerlot is recognised as being one of the cutting-edge wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in terms of elegance.
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Color
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Enrico Raddi
- Bottles produced: 240.000
- Hectares: 74
Noble elegance. The history of Torre Rosazza is linked to the Antonini, a noble family of Udine from the 1600s. Already owners of the agricultural estate, the Antonini renovated the medieval tower and built the manor house that was their home on the hill from then on: Turris Rosacea.
For Torre Rosazza, making wine also means going outside the box. The vines are cared for by hand: from pruning to harvesting the grapes. Here, no technology has yet surpassed the human being. The company uses all soil management techniques to enable the vines to withstand drought and high summer temperatures. But it is the winery that is the centre of innovation. The company puts maniacal care as they do in cultivating and harvesting the grapes to always get the best from the grapes. New techniques are constantly developed and updated without forgetting the company's heritage. For example, the bâtonnage gives wines more structure. In addition, the company uses presses for macerating the cooled grapes to increase the aromatic content of the must and wine. Finally, slow fermentation at low temperatures maintains the aromatic characteristics of the harvested grapes.
From the vineyard to the bottle: this is how the Torre Rosazza production system takes shape, a closed, modern and evolving system, but always in harmony with nature. Read more
| Name | Torre Rosazza Altromerlot 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Torre Rosazza |
| Origin | Hills in the town of Manzano (Udine). |
| Climate | Altitude: 200-250 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | This wine originates from a soil named "Ponca", which is a sedimentary formation integrally made of clayey marl alternating with layers of sandstone. This soil shows low fertility and good capacity to hold water giving the wine a full-bodied taste and colour, tannins, and minerality. Vineyards are located at the top of the hills with a perfect exposure that allows the full ripening of the grapes. The remarkable temperatures and the good ventilation from the Adriatic Sea give tasty and sugary grapes. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 4,500 kg/hectare. |
| Yield per hectare | 4,000-5,000 kg/hectare. |
| Harvest | By hand in the second/third decade of September, with the selection of bunches on the plant. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature where the must and the skins remain in contact for 8 0 days. |
| Aging | The malolactic fermentation is carried out in Allier oak barriques for at least 24 months. |
| Total acidity | 4.8 gr/L |
| Year production | 8000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |