Alpha Zeta, `R` Rosato
- Region
- Veneto, Italy
- Vintage:
- 2024
- Producer:
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Alpha Zeta
- Grapes:
- Merlot, Rondinella, Corvina
Wine Description:
This wine is pale pink in colour with fresh aromas of strawberries and red cherry, complimented by subtle floral notes. The wine is dry on the palate, with a vibrant red fruit character and a slightly mineral finish..
The vineyards are situated at 250-300 meters above sea level in the hills outside Verona in the Valpantena Valley and are south/south-east facing. Cool breezes blow down the valley from the foothills of the Dolomites, which moderate the climate, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly and helping them to retain their aromatic compounds and acidity. The soil is poor and chalky so the vines are put under stress and produce superior quality fruit. The vines are 20-30 years old on average and are trained using both the traditional Pergola Veronese and Guyot systems.
The grapes were hand harvested, destemmed, crushed and macerated on their skins for 12-24 hours. After maceration, the must was chilled and pressed in a pneumatic press and fermented in 1200-hectolitre stainless steel tanks at a 18 to 20°C to retain the delicate cherry perfumes of the Corvina grape. The wine was held in temperature-controlled, 1200-hectolitre stainless steel tanks until bottling to maximize freshness.
Producer Description
Alpha Zeta was created in 1999 by UK wine importer, David Gleave MW, and New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson with the aim of making great wines in the Veneto at everyday prices that express both the true character of the grape variety and of the land.
To do this, Alpha Zeta work with local grape growers that have a deep understanding of the land, marrying their knowledge with impeccable winemaking.
The grape flavours shine through in the glass offering great value, quality and balance.
