Spergle Rio Rocca - Il Farneto 2022

Thanks to its unconventional character, the Emilian orange wine Spèrgle Rio Rocca - Il Farneto is able to amaze the senses of those who taste it. This wine comes from the rare grape variety Spergola, an indigenous variety from Reggio Emilia that is poorly represented in the national territory, as the total area dedicated to it is only between 100 and 200 hectares of vineyards. The grape is characterized by its pronounced acidity, which also makes it suitable for being vinified in sparkling and spumante versions, as well as for its delicate vegetal notes similar to those of Sauvignon Blanc, with which it has often been confused. However, the herbaceous intensity is decidedly less pronounced compared to the well-known international variety. It is thought that the name derives from the slightly spreading shape of the bunches.

Rio Rocca - Il Farneto Spèrgle represents a pure expression of Spergola, an indigenous variety cultivated according to the principles of organic farming at about 250 meters above sea level. After the harvest, the bunches are transferred to the winery where the process continues with the destemming and alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks thanks to the sole intervention of indigenous yeasts. The fermentation process is partly accompanied by the contact between the must and the skins and malolactic fermentation is encouraged. The wine then rests for a few months in steel before bottling, which occurs without clarifications or filtrations and with only minimal additions of sulfur.

The macerated white wine Spèrgle Rio Rocca - Il Farneto has a golden yellow color with coppery reflections. Complex and varied fruity aromas of lemon marmalade, mango, baked apple, black tea, and jasmine characterize the olfactory range, adorned with pleasant herbaceous notes. Tasting is energetic, dynamic, and fresh, with a deep and balanced finish.