Marangona Chiaretto Riviera Del Garda Classico 2023

"The Lugana appellation is around the base of Lake Garda, one of the most beautiful places in Italy. Alessandro Cutolo is the young owner and winemaker at Marangona, a modest, friendly man whose clean but not intrusive style of winemaking is very much to my taste.

'Marangona' refers to the name of a bell that was rung to signify the end of the work day. ‘Chiaretto’ is derived from the word ‘chiaro’ meaning ‘pale’ and is required by DOC law on rosato wines produced on the shores of Lake Garda. 

Redolent of strawberry and savory herbs, with juicy acidity. Pairs beautifully with seafood and grilled salmon, chicken or pork." - IMPORTER NOTES

QUICK FACTS:

Region: Lombardy, Italy
Appellation: Riviera del Garda Classico DOC
Grapes: Groppello (50%), Marzemino (30%), Barbera (10%),
Sangiovese (10%)
Farming: Certified organic
Age of vines: Planted in 1990
Altitude & Soil Type: 65 M, Calcareous clay/ silt
Typical Harvest Time: September 10 through mid October
Maceration & Fermentation: Direct press, controlled low temperature
fermentation in cement with selected yeasts
Aging: 4 months in stainless steel, on the lees
Finishing: Fined with bentonite and gelatin, sterile pre-bottling
filtration, natural cold stabilization
Production: 5,000 bottles annually