Cantina Fontechiara - COLLINE NOVARESI D.O.C. vespolina 2022 “Masarà”
The 'Masarà' selection is the result of meticulous research on the valuation of Vespolina, a varietal grape variety native to our Novara Hills. It is a demonstration of a step forward from the common belief that associates Vespolina with the identity of 'young wine'.
We have gone beyond common ideologies, promoting a unique product, carefully tending the must from the very first pre-fermentation stages, so as to characterise and ennoble this great grape variety.
Colour - intense ruby red with violet reflections
Bouquet - intense, elegant, spicy and peppery, rich in floral notes of violet Taste - harmonious, balanced, with good aromatic persistence
Grape variety - 100% Vespolina
VEGAN CERTIFIED WINE VINIFICATION: The bunches are harvested at a slightly over-ripe stage, and sorting is carried out on each individual bunch as Vespolina tends to ripen without perfect balance in every part of the bunch. The grapes undergo subsequent selection during the crushing phase. A pre-fermentation cold maceration phase takes place at this time to enhance the typical aromatic bouquet of violets and black pepper.
Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels specially created for this type of wine, acting as vats. Fermentation is controlled by daily, well cadenced punching down until the grape marc cap is drawn off as was done in ancient times and maceration on the skins continues for ninety days. After racking,
Masarà rests for a few more months in the same full casks used for vinification and is then bottled.
Alcohol content - 12,5% vol.
Pairing - recommended with red and white meats, CHEESES AND COLD CUTS
