Valtenesi Rose' Micaela - Conti Thun

The Valtenesi Rose' Micaela by Conti Thun from Lombardy reveals a luminous, bright red color in the wine glass. The bouquet of this rosé wine from Lombardy captivates with aromas of peach and strawberry. If we continue to explore the aromatic profile, blueberry joins the mix.

The Conti Thun Valtenesi Rose' Micaela delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with exceptionally low residual sugar. As one might expect from a wine, this Italian beauty surprises with exquisite balance despite its dryness. Tastewise, liver textures do not necessarily require a lot of sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced rosé wine is wonderfully light. The finish impresses with notable length, again showcasing hints of peach and strawberry.

Vinification of Conti Thun Valtenesi Rose' Micaela

The foundation of the balanced Valtenesi Rose' Micaela from Italy is made from grapes of the varieties Sangiovese, Barbera, Groppello, and Marzemino. When perfect physiological ripeness is achieved, the grapes for Valtenesi Rose' Micaela are harvested exclusively by hand without the use of strenuous and minimally selective harvesters. After manual harvesting, the grapes are quickly transported to the press house where they are sorted and gently crushed. Subsequently, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by several months of maturation on fine lees before the wine is finally bottled.

Food pairing recommendation for Valtenesi Rose' Micaela by Conti Thun

This Italian rosé should be enjoyed moderately chilled at 11–13°C. It is perfect as a companion to chickpea curry, coconut-lime fish curry, or leek soup.

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