CHARACTERISTICS

TypeVino spumante dosaggio zero
Location Trentino

Grapes chardonnay 100%

Sensations With a seductive bright straw yellow colour, it offers typical notes of hazelnut and dried fruit on the nose, well harmonised with hints of peach, apricot and yellow apple. The absence of liqueur dosage allows you to savour the strong, unadulterated taste of this distinguished sparkling wine, without sacrificing the pleasure of an attractive flavour. It is totally caressing with its elegant, homogeneous and persistent perlage.

Vinification The grapes are harvested by hand at a more advanced stage of ripeness than the grapes used for the bases of other sparkling wines. This process allows for more controlled acidity while maintaining the aromatic freshness. After vinification, the wine is blended and bottled for the second fermentation; for this second stage, too, immense care is taken in the selection of yeasts, choosing those that give the wine a rounded flavour. The wine is aged in the bottle on the lees for 60 months.

Alcoholic strength 13% vol

Allergens Contains sulphites

TASTING RECOMMENDATIONS

Tips Store in a cool place, away from light, with the bottle lying down. Refrigerate for a maximum of 24 hours before opening. Open and serve immediately.
Serving temperature 10 grades
GlassFlute / Franciacorta
When to drink it within 10-15 years
Pairing Aperitif, fish menu.

PRODUCTION NOTES

Italy
Imbottigliato all'origine da Gruppo Mezzacorona Nosio-Via del Teroldego 1/E- 38016 Mezzocorona (TN)

"AlpeRegis" TrentoDoc Pas Dosé

A glass that makes no compromises with sweetness. A sparkling wine that focuses entirely on the extreme purity of the mountains. This is Rotari's Trento DOC AlpeRegis 2018 Pas Dosé: a tribute to the verticality of the Dolomites and the legendary figure of King Rotari, the Lombard ruler who made Trentino's history a matter of character and nobility. We are in Mezzocorona, Piana Rotaliana, a natural amphitheatre protected by imposing rock walls that reflect the sun's heat onto the vineyards. This area enjoys a unique microclimate. The breezes blowing from Lake Garda mitigate the temperatures, while the temperature variations between day and night sculpt the acidity of the grapes. In this context, Chardonnay finds its ideal habitat, growing on mineral-rich alluvial soils. The grapes used for this wine are not harvested in a hurry, but are allowed to ripen slightly longer than the standard for sparkling wine bases. This bold choice allows the natural acidity of the grape variety to be balanced with a deeper aromatic structure. In the cellar, the care taken borders on the obsessive. After the first fermentation, the wine rests in the bottle for a full 60 months in contact with selected yeasts. This very long five-year hibernation gives it a surprising roundness, despite the decision not to add sugar at the time of disgorging. Being a Pas Dosé, in fact, means presenting itself naked, without the trickery of dosage, to show only the soul of the wine. The bright straw yellow colour immediately catches the eye, crossed by a very fine and persistent perlage that almost resembles a moving string of pearls. The nose is a journey through aromas. Clear notes of hazelnut and dried fruit, followed by juicy hints of peach, apricot and yellow apple. In the mouth, it is a real pleasure: the sip is decisive, intact and incredibly caressing. The sensation is that of a refined bubble that fills the mouth with elegance without ever being aggressive. Thanks to the long ageing on the lees and the structure of the 2018 vintage, this sparkling wine will be at its best in 10 to 15 years. Its natural freshness acts as a natural preservative, allowing the aromas to evolve towards even more complex and toasted notes. It is an investment in patience that will not disappoint those who love mature wines.

For those who love elegant sparkling wines, those that taste of mountains, freshness and artisan care, Cantina Rotari is a “must”. A true benchmark for Trentodoc, the excellence of Trentino. The name Rotari derives from a valiant Lombard king who fought in Trentino. These historical and regal roots, evoking strength and identity, are perfectly reflected in the company's philosophy: to produce sparkling wines with character, as strong as the mountains but at the same time elegant and refined thanks to careful and meticulous processing. Cantina Rotari is part of the Mezzacorona Group, an important Trentino cooperative with over 1,500 winegrowing members. This is a crucial detail: it means that behind every bottle there is the work and dedication of many families who have been tending the vineyards in harmony with nature for generations. The company has established itself as one of the most significant producers of Metodo Classico sparkling wine in Italy, a result achieved by combining tradition with cutting-edge technology in the cellar. The secret? The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which are not only a beautiful backdrop but also a determining factor in the character of the wine. The vineyards extend across the valleys and hills of Trentino, in a unique environment where the alpine climate meets the more Mediterranean influences of Lake Garda to the south. This combination creates ideal conditions that allow the grapes, mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, to ripen slowly, developing a complex aromatic richness while maintaining a freshness and vibrant acidity.