Description
The Castelli Romani (or “Roman Castles”) are a group of villages spread south-east of Rome in an ancient volcanic area (the two local lakes, Nemi and Albano, are actually two craters).
Starting from the ancient Roman era, it was an area frequented by the noblemen of Rome for its fresher climate during summer: the tradition was followed by the Popes which still have their summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the Lake Albano.
The volcanic soil, the southern sea breeze and the shelter provided by the Apennines mountains had created an outstanding wine-producing area with a millennial tradition.
The small Agricola Le Rose was created in 2003 by Aldo Piccarreta under the guidance of famed winemaker Luca D’Attoma.
Since the beginning, for Aldo the paramount principle was to safeguarding this corner of paradise.
This concept is behind every decision in the farm: from the organic certification, to the photovoltaic panels to make the winery self-sustainable, to the choice of using seaweed and wild nettles instead of copper and sulphur for weeds control.
Yields are kept well below the limits to focus on quality; while the labels are original drawings made by Aldo’s wife when she was a teenager
“Ladybug” is made with selected grapes sent to the soft press, where the free-run must is approximately 53% of the initial mass.
From the extraction of the juice onwards, all the processes take place in the absence of oxygen and at a controlled temperature.
Fermentation takes place in cement tanks, which naturally maintain the temperature around 14°C and it’s started with selected certified organic yeast.
At the end of the process the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks, with minimal addition of the sulphites thanks to the careful use of cold.
Fresh and zesty, with notes of almonds and peppermint.
Drink cold within 5 years.
It goes with light dishes, great match for tomato salad and goat cheese
