A delicious Chiaretto from the heart of Piemonte which is sure to give any hardened Francophile a compelling alternative. Made primarily from Pinot Noir, this is fresh with delicate, crisp red summer fruit character.
Production
Grapes were sourced from the Quercia vineyard at Il Cascinone, which produces some of the freshest, most fragrant Pinot Noir on the estate. Pinot Noir was harvested at the start of September, and Barbera in the 3rd week of September. The grapes were cool-fermented separately at 16ºC. After around 5 months on lees the parcels were blended a month before bottling.
Leccio Monferrato Chiaretto 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Pretty pale pink in colour. Fresh and delicate on the nose with citrus and raspberry notes. The palate balances tangy redcurrant fruit with crisp, lemony acidity leading to a clean dry finish. A delicious style of pale, food friendly rosé .
Food match
A good match with basil and goats cheese risotto, or pasta with a seafood sauce and cherry tomatoes.
Info
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ABV
12%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
PIEMONTE, ITALY
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GRAPE
PINOT NERO 60%, BARBERA 40%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
CARLO MANERA
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APPELLATION
DOC MONFERRATO
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Il Cascinone was acquired by leading Piemonte producer Araldica in 1999 - an exceptional estate in the Monferrato hills which has undergone extensive restoration and replanting. Now around 70ha of the total 102ha are in full production, with the warmer, southwest-facing slopes used to grow Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - whilst the northeast slopes are ideal for more aromatic varieties Brachetto and Moscato, along with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
The 'Il Cascinone' range (and part of the Alasia range) is produced with grapes sourced from Araldica’s most prized vineyards, both on the estate itself and from other selected sites. This includes the further d'Annona vineyard in the village of Fontanile - purchased by Claudio Manera in 1998. This south-west facing vineyard is a source of premium quality Barbera, from vines over 60 years old. Grapes from d'Annona are brought to Il Cascinone for vinification.
All harvesting at Il Cascinone and d'Annona is by hand. The Araldica winemaking team of Claudio Manera, Lella Burdese and Carlo Manera oversee all production.