Uva Rara Provincia di Pavia IGT Frecciarossa Organic 2021
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Producer
Frecciarossa
Grape(s)
Uva Rara (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The prosperous and industrialised region of Lombady enjoys a varied geography with the city of Milan at its centre, Bergamo, Como and the Alpine resorts to the north, the fertile Po Valley to the south and Lake Garda to the east. The best known wine producing districts are Valtellina with its strong Nebbiolo based reds, Franciacorta with classic sparkling wines and the Oltrepo Pavese Italy`s leading source of fine Pinot Nero.
Producer
Tenuta Frecciarossa has just 20ha of vineyard within the ‘Oltrepo Pavese’ zone of Lombardy. These are wonderful food wines, almost exclusively enjoyed at the fashionable bars and restaurants of Milan. The zesty, dry Riesling has a bouquet of apricot and peach, whilst the red ‘Praielle’ blend of Barbera, Bonarda and Uva Rara is packed with red berry fruit softened by barrel age. The elegant dry ‘Sillery’ is an extraordinary Pinot Nero vinified as a white wine, and the barrique aged Pinot Nero was awarded as best Italian Pinot Nero by Gambero Rosso.
Tasting Notes
Made from the little known Uva Rara grape in the foothills of Casteggio in Lombardy. After a short maceration on the skins the wine is then aged in barriques for six months followed by five months in stainless steel. The result is an elegant wine with notes of marasca charries, brambles, black pepper and cloves.
Food
Partner with roast chicken, pheasant or dried cured meats.
Media
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2020: 4 Stars and “Not to be Missed Wine” award, Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021: Crown award
