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ALBANA DI ROMAGNA PASSITO
Albana is not only one of the great indigenous grape varieties of Romagna , is also a source of great joy for those who have a passion for dessert wines . And we like good Romagna we love it. Our Albana raisin wine comes only in vintages from perfect condition, with the best grapes left to wither on the vine and then harvested when they were attacked by botrytis.
Tasting
The color is that of pure gold . The nose is characterized by shades of balsamic eucalyptus interwoven with hints of dried fruit and citrus. Excellent complexity of aromas : ripe yellow fruit , dried apricots and dates. Also great balance that announces a wonderful harmony of flavors , just caressed by a slight feeling spicy, which enriches the bouquet.
The palate is soft , elegant and seductive. The outstanding balance is supported by a zesty freshness accented with hints of spice and tangerine peel in the background. End of citrus with a subtle tannins that caress the full melancholy seduction.
Aromas
Yellow roses , wisteria, acacia flowers , lime, honey , tangerine peel , orange and cedar , nutmeg , vanilla, apricot jam, cinnamon , dried figs, yellow peach, ripe pineapple and nuts.
Pairings
Pastries , cakes, ricotta , cannoli, apricot pie, cheesecake, blue cheeses such as Stilton and Gorgonzola .
Serving Suggestions
Serving temperature: 10 -12 ° C in small wine glasses dessert.
The origins of the Albana grape are so remote as to be confused with the legend. The first reporter to talk about the origins was Pliny the Elder, but also Cato and Pliny the Younger made mention of it. They praised Albana as a great wine. Legend has it that Galla Placidia, daughter of the Emperor Thoedosius, while passing through a small town in Romagna, was offered a glass of Albana. The princess was delightedly exclaimed, ” Not so humbly you should drink , but ‘berti in gold ‘ to pay homage to your sweetness.” So , from then on , the village was called Bertinoro and Albana was only drunk in precious cups. Also Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was a great admirer of Albana.
Beyond of the legend, the first historical information about Albana di Romagna, came from the famous Treaty of Agriculture written by the Bolognese Pier de ‘ Crescenzi in 1200. Here is, in fact, the first description of Albana di Romagna and its production area, ”wine powerful and noble in flavor .. and this grape variety is better throughout the Romagna ” .
In 1987, Albana di Romagna earned the distinction of being the first Italian white wine to receive the DOCG status, the most prestigious certification in which the high-quality wines can aspire in Italy. The Albana di Romagna is the flagship of the Romagna area, the native white grape variety most representative and it is cultivated exclusively in Romagna.
The freshly harvested grapes are brought immediately to the cellar , in the area used for the reception of the grapes, where by a soft pressing , with the help of a modern vacuum press that works in the absence of oxygen , we get the juice .
It was chosen this unique technique of separating the juice from the skins with the help of vacuum , to minimize the mechanical stress caused to the grape during the pressing. Normally, the must is separated from the raisin with a mechanical action through the crushing of the grapes. With the help of this modern machine instead , the juice is separated from the grape , leaving intact the grape skin , due to the vacuum .
Another key aspect is that all this extraction process we do in the absence of oxygen. This situation is important , because with a totally natural we prevent any oxidation of the beginning of our juice .
Finished this crucial cycle, said pressing, bring the juice to a temperature of about 5 ° C in order to facilitate and accelerate the natural separation of the heavy solids present in the must : within a few hours the must becomes clear by decantation . At the end of settling , let’s make the first transfer , then move on to the stage of alcoholic fermentation in french oak barrels , where it ages for two years , followed by eight months in the bottle.
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