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MASO CERVARA Teroldego Rotaliano
Teroldego has always played a highly prestigious role in Trentino wine-making and for this reason Cesare Battisti referred to it as the “princely wine” of Trentino. No-one has yet been able to affirm anything with certainty about its origins, which have been documented since at least the 14th century and whose name, of ambiguous etymology, is sometimes traced back to the expression “Tiroler Gold”, or “Tyrol gold”, to underline its value. Certainly, it is known that the first mention of the name of this grape variety in literature dates back to the 18th century in the wine disquisitions of Michelangelo Mariani, historian of the Council of Trent. Its producers were the first, in 1948, to form a Consortium for the Protection of Teroldego Rotaliano and were the first, in 1970, to obtain recognition of the Controlled Designation of Origin. The ageing in barriques and barrels gives this wine structure and character, enhancing the sweet tannins that make it velvety and enveloping.
Grape varieties
100% Teroldego Rotaliano
Organoleptic characteristics
Extremely dense ruby red colour with violet hues. On the nose it presents aromatic notes of small red fruits and violets. With its robust character, well-structured on the palate, balanced and enveloping thanks to the sweet tannins given by the lengthy ageing in wood. In the mouth the after-taste of blackberry and blueberry is intense. The taste is velvety, enveloping, full-bodied and understated.
Pairings
Roast red meat, game and matured cheese
