If Lambrusco is the undisputed lord of the red grape varieties of the Parma hills, white wines are often produced with an aromatic grape variety of great pleasantness, which on these gentle slopes knows how to give life to fruit rich in aromas and flavours. A richness that good local producers often exploit with low-temperature vinification and quick sparkling. As Ariola does for its Malvasia Frizzante 'Forte Rigoni', an Emilia IGT produced with pure Malvasia di Candia. After harvesting at full ripeness, the grapes are quickly delivered to the winery to be transformed by white vinification. This is followed by a long process of sparkling in autoclaves and bottling. The result is a fresh and pleasantly aromatic white wine with a deep straw yellow colour and a rich, persistent perlage. On the nose it is easy to recognise the distinctive traits of the original varietal, with notes of flowers and roses alternating with those of sweet fruit and yellow peach. On the palate, however, it is fresh and well supported by a long, pleasant finish.
About 70 hectares on the first hills overlooking the Po Valley. Vineyards positioned between 220 metres and 300 metres above sea level. Optimal slopes to guarantee good drainage for the vines and orientation of the rows to ensure constant sun exposure for the ripening grapes. All this is Ariola, a winery founded in 2003 and already able to place its wines at the top of world rankings. Merit, no doubt from the vineyards, but also from the skill of Marcello, its founder, who has been able to give his company a precise direction. Thus the processing still follows the strict seasonal rhythms, like the phases of rest and maturation of the wines. Over everything, however, reigns a profound respect for the land and for nature. And so, from the estate vineyards, traditional white and red wines come to life, easily recognisable for their quality and stylistic consistency. Above all Lambrusco and Malvasia, of course, and a sea of fresh bubbles. But also still and classic reds, to which are added distillates, craft beers and precious elixirs.
Emilia Romagna 
