Rifra . Fugace Chiaretto

To complement the production of white wines and red wines typical of the Lugana region, a selection of rosé wines from Desenzano del Garda could not be missing, which the winery La Rifra produces with the Marzemino grape variety, a native quality of the Veneto region, although also widespread in the northeastern part of Italy and in Emilia.

Appellation: Rosé

Grape variety: Marzemino

Exposure: North-south on clay-limestone soil at 70-80 meters a.s.l.

Trellising system: Simple upside-down

Planting density: 4000 plants per hectare

Grape production: 100 quintals / hectare

Blend percentage: 100% Marzemino

Harvest: Manual harvest in crates with cluster selection

Winemaking: Traditional with temperature control during fermentation

Aging: 2 months in bottle

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Food pairings: Excellent with appetizers, flavorful pasta dishes, fish, white meats

Sensory analysis: Visual examination: Cherry-colored rosé with ruby reflections

Olfactory examination: Delicate with floral notes

Taste examination: Soft, dry, fragrant with a slightly bitter note reminiscent of almonds