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Sparkling

Rosa di Mercatale

by Ridolfi · Tuscany, Italy

TypeSparkling
Grapes100% Sangiovese Brunello
VineyardNorth-east slope of the Montalcino hill
LineI Vini
Vintages2024, 2022
RidolfiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Sangiovese grows at 300 m on the north-east slope of the Montalcino hill. The medium-textured soils contain clay and marine fossils, with alberese in the highest areas. Older vines are spur-cordon trained, while newer parcels use double Guyot. The vineyards follow organic-farming principles, with mating disruption against grapevine moth and the use of organic humus, cover crops, and green manure to improve soil structure and organic matter.

Grapes

100% Sangiovese Brunello.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates during the first week of September. After gentle pressing, the must is cooled to 10°C and fermented at 16–20°C. A second fermentation takes place in bottle following the addition of yeasts and sugars. The wine is neither filtered nor disgorged.

Technical data

2024 vintage: 11% alcohol by volume. Rosé refermented in bottle.

Tasting profile

Onion-skin pink with a fine perlage. The fragrant aroma combines wild strawberry, peach, and Annurca apple. The palate is elegant, soft, and balanced, with freshness supporting its structure and a persistent finish.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 8°C. Suitable for aperitifs, raw fish, Asian cuisine, pasta, fish and shellfish, cured meats, and cheeses.

Vintage notes

Blend proportions vary by vintage. Latest published composition: 100% Sangiovese Brunello.