Teroldego Rotaliano DOC Riserva 2018 - Castel Firmian

The Teroldego vine is a native variety of Trentino and finds its ideal development environment in the Piana Rotaliana. The word "Teroldego" seems to derive from "Tiroler Gold" (gold of Tyrol), the name by which this wine was indicated at the Court of Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian empire; from this denomination “Tiroldico” would later derive and later, Teroldego. Among the Trentino red wines it is the most renowned, so much so that it is defined as the "prince wine of Trentino". The Riserva di Teroldego is produced only in great vintages from carefully selected grapes by hand in the most suitable areas of the Piana Rotaliana: "Fron", "Rauti", "Camorzi" and "Sottodossi". The grapes are pressed with separation of the stems. The seeds are partially removed, followed by maceration on the skins with frequent pumping over and fermentation at a controlled temperature of around 25°C for 12-13 days. Minimum 24 months of maturation, of which 12 in precious oak wood (Allier and Troncais) followed by refinement in the bottle.