A deep and intriguing white wine, made from Rossese Bianco grapes handled and vinified by Manzone Giovanni in the Langhe region. The grapes are sourced from two single vineyards, located in the Castelletto and Gramolere MGAs in Monforte d'Alba. These vineyards were originally planted in 1982, with a new implantation made in 2011. The vineyards have an east-northeast exposure, with calcareous and sandy soils that include layers of red clay. The steep slope of the hill necessitates manual processing.
The manual harvest takes place in late September or early October to ensure the perfect ripening of the grapes. A short maceration with the skins precedes pressing, followed by natural fermentation that lasts approximately 30 days. After the required aging in tonneaux, the wine is bottled during the waning moon. Only a few thousand bottles of Langhe Rossese Bianco “Rosserto” are produced and sold, typically about two years after the harvest. This white wine is rare and unique.
In the glass, the wine displays a straw yellow color with a golden rim. On the nose, it offers aromas of blossom, vanilla, butter, melon, pear, and orange peel, with hints of balsamic and cedar. The palate is solid and complex, with a soft texture and notes of melon and peach, accompanied by mild acidity. The finish is long. This wine pairs well with white meat.
