Teroldego Rotaliano Doc

Riserva

Teroldego is an indigenous varietal of Trentino that thrives in the Piana Rotaliana. The name of thiscomplex grape is derived from “Tiroler Gold”, a name it was given in the Court of Vienna in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Made only in remarkable vintages from hand selected grapes, this wine is aged for two years in oak.

• PRODUCTION AREA

  The Teroldego wine is an indigenous varietal of Trentino which finds its ideal environment in the “Piana Rotaliana”. Among the Trentino wines it is certainly the most famous and rightfully called the royal wine of Trentino. This Riserva is produced only in the best vintages from manually harvested grapes of the best Piana Rotaliana vineyards, i.e. “Fron”, “Rauti”, “Catorzi” and “Sottodossi”.

• VINIFICATION

  Pressing with separation of the stems. Maceration of the skins with frequent repassing of the must. Fermentation at controlled temperature of 25°C (77°F) for 12 – 13 days. 24 months of aging, of which 12 in oak barrels (Allier and Troncais) and final refining in the bottle.

• CHARACTERISTICS

  Color: Intense ruby red.Bouquet: Pleasant aroma of ripe fruit, prunes and blackcurrant.Flavor: Full body and pleasant tannins balance well with fruity and light barrique.

• ALCOHOL CONTENT 13%

• PAIRINGS

  Ideal with stews, roasted or grilled red meats, and aged cheeses.

• SERVING TEMPERATURE 61-64° F

• RATINGS

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano 06 - Wijnalmanak 2008

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - 88,4 - Silber - AWC 2007

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Riserva - silver - AWC Vienna 2009

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - Guida Vini Italiani Luca Maroni 2008

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - Vino rosso dell'anno - Il Mio Vino - Almanacco 2008

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Riserva - 89 - Wine Enthusiast - December 2009

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - Value Wine Sante - October 2007

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - 3 bottiglie - Guida Vini 2009 L'Espresso

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2009

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - 87 - Guide I Vini di Veronelli 2008

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - Silver - BTI - 2009

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva - bronze - Sommelier Wine Awards 2011

  MEZZACORONA Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva horeca - silver - Mundus Vini 2011