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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
Arèle Vino Santo, Trentino DOC
Deep golden-copper, with rich aromas of dried fruits. Intense raisin, honey, and walnut flavours lead to a long, elegant finish.
Producer Information
Cavit is a leading co-operative in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy. The winery began as a consortium of associated grape growers in 1950. Today It unites 11 separate cellars and their combined 4,500 grape growers across 7,000 hectares of vineyard, to produce an impressively broad portfolio from an intriguing palette of indigenous and international grape varieties.
Wine Making
Vino Santo Arèle is a delicious and renowned regional dessert wine produced from naturally raisined grapes. Although often associated with Tuscany, Vino Santo also boasts a long tradition in Trentino, where production started over 200 years ago.
After the late October harvest the grapes are dried for about six months on cane racks (called arele) in well-ventilated rooms; during this period they are enriched by the presence of Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot). Pressing takes place in spring (around Easter - hence the name Vino Santo) and is followed by a long fermentation and an eight year maturation period in small oak barrels.
Tasting Note
Deep golden-copper, with rich aromas of dried fruits. Intense raisin, honey, and walnut flavours lead to a long, elegant finish.
Food Matching
Superb with fine tarts made with buttery pastry and fresh fruit, or with your favourite blue cheese. The traditional match for Vino Santo is with almond Cantucci.
| Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Style | Sweet |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino |
| Abv | 12.5% |
| Grapes | 100% Nosiola |
| Wine Body | Full |
| More Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable |
| Oak Ageing | Heavy |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Case Size | 6 |
| Unit Size | 50 CL |
| Sulphites | Yes |
