SCHIAVA 2022
TRENTINO DOC ORGANIC

Encarnadìn, a rosé obtained from organic cultivation of the autochthonous Schiava varietal.

VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS

Seasonal performance The year was characterised by the scarcity of rainfall, which was already limited in the early winter months, with very dry days and very high temperature ranges. Budding was slightly delayed, but the vegetative season then continued very quickly, so much so that flowering was already anticipated in the third ten days of May. From the beginning of June and for most of the summer, there were long hot and dry periods, with temperatures several degrees above average both during the day and at night. Fortunately, the far-sightedness of the irrigation consortia and some rain at the most critical times made it possible to adequately compensate for the lack of water. The harvest was early and was carried out with perfectly
healthy and intact grapes, but with a tendentially low acid content, so it was essential to centre the harvest at the right time.
Production area Hill slope in the Tennese area.
Grape variety used 100% Schiava.
Type of terrain Medium texture, verging on calcareous.
Training system Pergola Trentina trellis.
Production Approximately 10,000 kilos of grapes per hectare.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING

Harvest On 14-15 and 23 September, with the grapes carefully selected by hand during the coolest time of day (morning) and transported to the cellar in small containers.
Vinification The grapes were made into rosé wine according to tradition: first the grapes were destemmed, then the crushed grapes were cooled to around 15 °C (59 °F). This was followed by alcoholic fermentation with maceration of the decanted must in contact with the skins for a few days. Alcoholic fermentation took about a week.
Ageing Ageing took place in steel tanks, on the fine lees. At the end of April, the wine was stabilised and prepared for bottling, which took place on 19 May 2023. 3,990 bottles were produced. This was followed by a suitable period of ageing in glass.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour A bright cherry pink.
Aroma It opens with an extremely affable weave of aromas and notes that range from cherry to soft fruits and almonds, through to spicier nutmeg.
Flavour It opens with a delicate structure and fresh tasty notes making for good flow. Its subtle aromatic persistence makes it very drinkable.

ANALYTICAL DATA

Alcohol content 11.50 % vol.
Sugars 0.9 g/l (glucose and fructose).
Dry extract 21.7 g/l.
Total acidity 4.5 g/l.
pH 3.5.
Contains sulphites.

PAIRINGS

• Pizza with ham.
• Roasts and fresh salami.
• Pasta with white ragout.
• Savoury tart.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

Serve at 12 °C, in medium-width glasses.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep in a cool place, away from the light and sources of heat. Always store the bottle lying down.

AGEING POTENTIAL

It should be drunk immediately as it will not age well.