Vespolina 'Ronco al Maso' Rovellotti 2024

The red Vespolina "Ronco al Maso" is a product that highlights the potential of a grape variety, the Vespolina indeed, which is normally used in blends of different red grape varieties. Rovelotti, on the other hand, a winery among the most renowned in the Alto Piemonte area, decides to take on a challenge that is anything but easy, vinifying it in purity and thus giving rise to a label with a drinkable character, with really engaging aromas on the nose. Absolutely to be tried paired with a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

This "Ronco al Maso" is a pure Vespolina that originates from the vineyards that occupy the territory of the DOC of the Colline Novaresi, cultivated with care and attention by the Rovellotti winery. The perfectly healthy and ripe bunches are hand-picked and transferred to the facilities dedicated to winemaking to be destemmed. This is followed by the crushing of the grapes, and the must obtained from this operation ferments in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature, macerating for about 96 hours. After the completion of the entire malolactic fermentation, we arrive at the phase of refinement, which lasts for a year and always takes place in steel tanks, to preserve the fragrance of the aromas of the Vespolina grape.

The Vespolina "Ronco al Maso" presents itself to the eye with a typically ruby color, crossed by more violet reflections, especially evident at the rim. The bouquet of aromas that greets the nose outlines a floral note, which then gives way to touches of fresh fruit and hints leaning towards spiciness. On the palate, it is full-bodied, tasty, and satisfying, with a very dry sip, presenting a refreshing vein. A bottle that pays homage to a grape variety that is rarely presented in purity, to be tasted with care to capture all its nuances.