Groppello o Groppello di Revò
A rare native variety of Trentino not to be confused with the most famous Groppello varieties from the west side of Garda lake.
A rustic vine cultivated on steep mountain slopes, in Val di Non in the village of Romallo at 700 meters above sea level.
The vineyards are cultivated manually, the vegetative period is shorter, the yield is low and the harvest time is around the third decade of October and the early November
The territory is clayish with red rock, the climate is alpine and windy, the sunny position has a south-exposure.
The wine-making is traditional; stainless steel tanks are used along with a short aging in wooden barrels.
A ruby red wine is produced with a scent of undergrowth and good soil, in the mouth it has a strong taste with a pleasant acidity and with evident pepper notes.
It is the wine of Val di Non and is a perfect match with traditional dishes: potato pies accompanied by cold cuts and cheeses, barley soup but also second courses of meat and game.
CLASSIFICATION
IGT “Vigneti delle Dolomiti”
NAME
Groppello or synonymous Groppello di Revò
COMPOSITION
Autochthonous/Native Trentino variety
TERRITORY
Romallo (TN) - Val di Non
Clayish soils with presence of rock
Sunny position. High slopes.
Yield 60 q.li/Ha
CULTIVATION SYSTEM
Guyot a 650-730 m s.l.m.
HARVEST
Manual and late harvest (last ten days of October)
WINEMAKING
Traditional fermentation in stainless steel tanks with frequent pumping over.
Short aging in wooden barrels.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red color
Scent of undergrowth, good soil and wild herbs.
Strong taste with a pleasant acidity and pepper notes.
Alcoholic grade
12,5% vol.
Serving temperature
18° C
Taste combinations
Tortei de patate with cold cuts and cheese platter (typical dish of Val di Non).
Barley soup and vegetable soups.
Second courses of meat and game.
