Molinara
Molinara Spumante Rosè
An autochthonous vine from Valpolicella that has always been included in the production regulations of the area’s famous wines. It boasts an age-old history: its name derives from the dialectal word “mulinare” (from the mill) due to the presence of bloom that wraps the skin of the berries, almost as if they were dusted with flour. As custodians and innovators in this winegrowing district, Costa Arènte now carries out monovarietal fermentation and proceeds with the sparkling process to produce a rosé wine. Molinara spumante successfully embodies the new frontier in Valpantena: freshness and an evolving tradition.
Grapes
Molinara
Vineyards
Valpantena (La Costa di Romagnano - Grezzana)
Altitude
150 m asl
Training
Simple Pergola Veronese
Age of the vineyard
24 years
Density
3,600 trees/hectare
Yeld
100 quintals/hectare
Aging
Sur lies for 5 months and 2-3 months in the bottle.
Aging Potential
2-3 years
Terroir
Vinification
The manual harvest is undertaken in the first half of September. The grapes are introduced whole into the press with the addition of dry ice to bring the temperature down to 7-8°C. Pressing follows with a 50% yield. This is followed by static clarification and fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 12-13°C. The second fermentation takes place in an autoclave using the Martinotti (Charmat) method where ageing sur lies proceeds for 5 months. Ageing continues in the bottle for at least 2-3 months.
Color
Elegant antique rose in colour.
Bouquet
An intense bouquet with distinct notes of nectarine and pomegranate rounded off by the hints of bread crust that are typical of a long Charmat.
Flavor
It is clean and bold on the palate, with a good structure backed by a marked acidity that
yields great drinkability and a very long finish.
Data
Alcohol 12% vol., Total Acidity 6,8 g/l, Residual Sugar 8 g/l
Pairings
Valpolicella
Amarone
Ripasso Superiore
Recioto
Lugana
