Asjarigato
Asjarigato Fruilaro, Raboso Piave, Rosso 2022
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Remarkably fluid, smooth, and vibrant on the palate, this medium-bodied Rosso captures the true dark-fruited essence of the variety. Polished, elegant tannins support a rich aromatic profile of wild blackberry, dark cherries, and a touch of savory earth. Youthful, aromatic, and deeply expressive, it offers a compelling option for enthusiasts of complex, terroir-driven northern Italian reds and serves as a superb food wine that pairs beautifully with rich risottos, roasted meats, hearty appetizers, and light game.
12.5%
18 years
Integrated Viticulture focusing on sustainable agriculture with minimal cellar intervention, completely adapted to the specific demands of each vintage. Driven by an artisanal, hands-on ethos, all essential vineyard management—including meticulous winter pruning and the final selection at harvest—is performed entirely by hand to ensure only the highest-quality clusters are selected.
Hand-harvested grapes are immediately 100% destemmed upon arrival at the cellar. The fruit undergoes a gentle prefermentative cold maceration for 48–72 hours to optimize color and aromatic extraction, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 22–24°C. After a precise 7-day maceration period, the juice is racked. The wine completes malolactic fermentation entirely in stainless steel, followed by aging on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of 6 months to refine its structure while preserving its vibrant varietal purity.
Raboso Piave, Merlot
90% Raboso Piave, 10% Merlot
2279 Bottles
Veneto Italy
The 2022 growing season was defined by an historic, record-breaking summer drought and extreme heatwaves that put intense water stress on the vines. Crucial, heavy thunderstorms arrived in mid-August, rescuing the vintage by reactivating the vines and allowing the fruit to complete its maturation safely. A sharp drop in temperature during September brought wide diurnal shifts and cool nights, which successfully preserved vital acidities and high-toned aromatics in the grapes. The resulting wines are remarkably balanced and concentrated, offering highly expressive, fresh whites alongside powerful, structured reds that retain a beautiful, savory energy.
The estate vineyards are located in the small commune of Bovolenta
Clay-rich soils heavily interspersed with marine shell fossils dating back to the Pliocene era (5.3 million years ago), situated within the historic, low-lying plains of the Veneto region. This ancient seabed topography provides an exceptional mineral foundation, forcing deep root systems to yield concentrated fruit with a distinct, savory undercurrent that balances the naturally robust character of the grape.
2022