Vendemmia Tardiva 'Cristina' Roeno 2019 - 37.5cl

To understand the uniqueness of Passito Vendemmia Tardiva Cristina is first necessary to tell the story of those who supported its genesis. Roeno is an acronym that stands for Ro-, after the name of the founder Rolando, and Eno-, from the Greek root "enos" which refers to the world of the vine and the wine. From this simple detail it's easy to understand the important link that joins the wine culture to the family Fugatti, landed in the agricultural world in the late '50s and now in its second generation of winemakers with the brothers Giuseppe and Cristina. Even more interesting is the streaked scenario that forms the substantial background to Roeno's production, in a border area where the Veronese hills slope down to the province of Trento, near the Baldo mountain. This position, nestled in between of two regions, allowe the Roeno farm to operate on highly heterogeneous terroirs with different native grape varieties, following a double furrow of traditions that inherently characterizes Valdadige, in a narrow corridor of land between the mountains, run across by the Adige river. Here, the perfect balance established over time among climate, vineyards and soil ensures the development of wine ambitious projects, further supported by the presence of grapes from the area of great expressiveness. This is the case of Passito Vendemmia Tardiva Cristina by Roeno: we are dealing, in fact, with a unique blend of some of the most important local varieties, like Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon, vinified after a sur-ripening of the grapes. The result is a wine with a soft and charming structure, featuring explosive aromas of citrus and candied fruit, but with a freshness support able to ease the sweet impulses on the palate and lengthen the progression. The perfect integration of these characteristics has immediately won the attention of the audience and the sector guides, ensuring Passito Vendemmia Tardiva Cristina the most important national awards, including the one of Sweet Wine of the Year by the italian Gambero Rosso. It is the ultimate consecration for the commitment shown by Roeno in the enhancement of natural resources on the border land that lives in, still believing in the production of this wine characterized by unique merits.