Rosso di Valtellina 'Santarita' Mamete Prevostini 2020
The Rosso di Valtellina "Santarita" of Mamete Prevostini is a red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, which in Valtellina is called Chiavennasca. Matured for 10 months between oak barrels and stainless steel, it has a brilliant ruby color, with good transparency, and expresses fragrant and fruity notes of wild berries to the nose, followed by aromas of rose and violet. At the mouthfeel it is fresh and dry, with excellent sapidity and persistence.
The Rosso di Valtellina “Santarita” is a wine that was bottled for the very first time by Mamete Prevostini on May 22nd, the day when the celebrations for Santa Rita take place. The winery wanted to draw inspiration from this event to name this Rosso di Valtellina, a nectar that outlines a genuine and precise profile of the grape variety used, the Chiavennasca, a grape that captivates the nose with delicate and enveloping scents, leading to a bright and fragrant sip. A label that is ready now, but can also be uncorked in a few years without any fear.
The “Santarita” is a Rosso di Valtellina that originates from the Chiavennasca grape, a term used in this part of Lombardy to refer to the Nebbiolo grape. The vines are cultivated using the terraced system, in vineyards located near Berbenno, Castione Andevenno, and Tirano. The grapes, after a gentle pressing, are cold macerated; the subsequent fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. The final aging lasts for 10 months and takes place both in oak barrels and in steel containers. At the end of aging, the wine is ready to be bottled by the Mamete Prevostini winery.
This Rosso di Valtellina “Santarita” Mamete Prevostini presents itself to the eye with a typically ruby color, endowed with a beautiful brightness and a particularly clear hue. Small forest fruits dominate the nose with subtle notes, also enriched by sensations of fresh flowers. On the palate, it has a medium body, with a harmonious sip that flows with a pleasant progression, also thanks to the savory and fresh soul that characterizes it. A label that impresses with its great versatility in the kitchen, where, from cold cuts and cured meats to first and second meat dishes, it offers a pleasantly satisfying drink.