Pinot Grigio `Ramato` Il Barco 2022

Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Producer
Casa Vinicola Botter spa
Grape(s)
Pinot Grigio (100%)
Type
Rose
Style
Rose
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

A wide and temperate agricultural region stretching from Venice to Verona and north to the Alpine foothills. In the west around Lake Garda, are the important generic wines - Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino. Much of Italy`s commercial Pinot Grigio and Merlot is grown further east, but the Glera grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine, Prosecco. However the recent popularity of Amarone and Ripasso has really re-established this region as one of Italy best wine growing areas and quality is out of all recognition from the light carafe wines of the early 80`s.

Producer

The company was born as a retailer in 1928 in the Veneto region for sales of wines in casks and demi-johns to restaurants and small retailers. The company is now run by the third generation and from their roots in Veneto they now have a portfolio of wines produced in some of Italy’s finest regions. Botter pride themselves on their focus of sustainability, going beyond reducing emissions, production of waste and non-renewable energy usage and taking a responsible approach for the whole production chain.
Tasting Notes
Il Barco Ramato is a light salmon pink rosé made naturally after crushing when the skins are allowed to spend a short amount of time in the juice, giving both a delicate texture and colour from selected copper skinned Pinot Grigio grapes. This is a rare wine style that is traditional in Friuli, Veneto and Alto Adige where Pinot Grigio has been grown for hundreds of years however has more recently become greatly sought after and very fashionable in Italy. It has perfumed aromas of peach and rose petals and soft, red fruit flavours on the palate. It is dry and well balanced, excellent to drink with fish and white meats.
Food
Serve with tuna salads, grilled red mullet or sardines, Mediterranean fish soup, cold meats and oriental spiced dishes.