Villa Sparina Chiaretta Del Monferrato Montej DOC, Rosé

Contemporary, with a minimal design, the fully transparent bottle gives room to the tenuous pink shades of this wine. The Montej Rose is a Monferrato Chiaretto DOC, vinified in stainless steel tanks. A young Rosè wine, with hints of flowers, appreciated for its extraordinary freshness and pleasantness. Best served at 12°C (53.6° F)

First year of production 2006

Grape variety Barbera, Dolcetto

Exposure and altitude Mainly South-West, 350-400 meters a.s.l. (1148 – 1312 feet)

Soil composition Clay and limestone Cultivation system Guyot; 4500 vines per hectares

Average age of the wines 25 years

Yield per hectare 110 quintals

Harvest September

Fermentation Stainless steel tanks

Temperature during fermentation Temperature-controlled fermentation at 17°C (63° F)

Duration of fermentation Two weeks