Roeno 2019 Riesling ‘Praecipuus’ Trentino Alto-Adige

Italian Riesling from the Dolomites. Pure, dry and a perfect aperitivo for a sunny afternoon get-together. 

I never thought I would carry an Italian Riesling at Bottivino, but here we are. Why? I gravitate towards the indigenous grapes of Italy and, for me, Riesling from the Mosel in Germany is a religious experience. So, imagine my surprise last April when attending an industry event in Italy, I encountered a Riesling of exceptional quality. It turned out to be one of my favorite producers in the northeastern area of Trentino Alto-Adige, Roeno. Established by Rolando Fugatti in the 1960s, Roeno is in the “Terra dei Forti”, an area within a valley near the Veneto known as “Valdadige”. They produce mono-varietal wines from an area sandwiched between the Dolomites and the Adige river. This Riesling is fully fermented dry (trocken) and is like a Samurai sword across the palate: very crisp and dry, with fresh floral aroma and a touch of salinity to finish. 

WINEMAKER: Fugatti family

VARIETAL: 100% Teroldego

APPELLATION: Vallagarina IGP

REGION: Trentino

IN THE VINEYARD: Sustainable

IN THE WINERY:

ABV%: 13.5

SERVE: Cold in a white wine glass