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Montej Rose Monferrato Chiaretto DOC wine — Villa Sparina winery — Dionysus
RoséMonferratoDOC

Montej Rose Monferrato Chiaretto DOC

by Villa Sparina · Piedmont, Italy

Appellation
MonferratoDOC
Type
Rosé
Grapes
Dolcetto, Barbera
Alcohol
12.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Rosé
Colour depth
Light
Body
Light-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Keeps for
3 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Villa SparinaPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the hills of Monferrato, in a vineyard at 350–400 metres above sea level with south-west exposure. The soils are clay and limestone. Planting density is 4,500 vines per hectare, with yields of 8 tonnes per hectare. The vines are Guyot-trained.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in September. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks for two weeks at a controlled temperature of 18 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests briefly in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Youthful, fresh and easy-drinking, with fruity and spicy notes.

Label / history

First released in 2006, the wine is now produced in an annual quantity of approximately 30,000 bottles.