2022 Roeno Chardonnay Le Fratte

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Roeno is located on the border of Veneto and Alto Adige east of Lake Garda. The family business was founded in the 1960s by Rolando Fugatti, who has now passed it on to the 2nd generation: Roberta, Cristina and Giuseppe. Roeno makes fresh, mountain-pure wines, characteristic of the region. They use the local specialty, Gewürztraminer, and make surprising red wines from the local grape varieties Marzemino and Terdoldego. They also use Müller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.

The Roeno Chardonnay Le Fratte comes from the Valdadige DOC. In these northern hills and mountains of Trentino-Alto Adige, wines have an edge that reflects the region's Austrian history. Characteristic of these wines is the beautiful acidity, the beautiful purity and aging potential.

The small DOC of Valdadige Terra dei Forte, located in the south of Trento in the slightly larger region of Valdadige, has three characteristic wines: Pinot Grigio, Lambrusco and the red wine Casetta and nowadays also more Chardonnay as the relatively cool high-altitude area especially with Chardonnay it provides elegance.

This Roeno Chardonnay comes from the 'Le Fratte' vineyard in Valdadige, a wine region in the north of Italy. The vineyards are located on steep slopes with good zone exposure. The grapes are picked by hand. After harvest, the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. Then, after a short soaking of the skins, fermentation follows at a low temperature. The wine then matures for another 6 months on the lees ('sur lie') in stainless steel tanks, which softens the wine and adds complexity.

The Roeno Le Fratte is light straw yellow in the glass with crisp and fresh notes of citrus, banana and peach on the nose with an undertone of butter. In the mouth, the wine is surprisingly full with a creamy mouthfeel and a nice acidity. Delicious with seafood pasta, but also delicious as an aperitif.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Appellation Valdadige
Winery Roeno
Grape Chardonnay
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2022
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2026
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging No
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
James Suckling rating 91
Tasting Profiles Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Rond, Wit fruit
Drink moments Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag

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James Suckling

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Roeno is situated on the border of Veneto and Alto Adige east of Lake Garda. The family business was founded in the 1960s by Rolando Fugatti, who has since passed it on to the 2nd generation: Roberta, Cristina and Giuseppe. Roeno makes fresh, mountain wines, characteristic of the region. They use the local specialty, Gewürztraminer and make surprising rodea wines from the local grape varieties Marzemino and Teroldego. They also use Müller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.

The name Roeno is a deduction of founder Rolando's name, with the Greek word Enos, meaning "wine". The winery is located about 30 kilometers north of Garda, literally on the border between Veneto and Alto Adige. However, the winery's focus is on the terroir of Alto Adige. Founded in the 1960s, Roeno quickly became known among the locals for its good restaurant. Roeno particularly caught our eye because of the quality wines from limestone-rich terroirs.

Roeno has vineyards in several regions of origin, including the relatively young IGP Vallagarina for the Marzemino and Teroldego. The Rìvoli area, situated between the town of Affi and the headquarters in Brentino Belluno, is considered by Roeno to be the top area for Pinot Grigio. Roeno makes an almost ruddy colored Pinot Grigio there, which is lightly aged in wood. A real specialty!

The vineyards are nestled on the border between Veneto and Trentino, in the land known as "Terra dei Forti" The winery is surrounded by mountain slopes flanking the Adige River. A land of (no) borders, two words rich in fascination and references, cultural confluences and intertwined lives. The vineyards are all pearls on the banks of the River Adige, between Monte Baldo and the Lessinia plateau. Beyond the Terradeiforti Doc denomination, the vineyards extend to the municipality of Affi and the municipality of Caprino Veronese. Further north, however, they reach the province of Trento, which puts them within the Trentino Doc specification.

 

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