Aperitivo Cappelletti Specialino Red lemon peel

lemon peel

but to a lesser extent with white wine as well

18 months on the lees

The bunches are mostly destemmed

All fermentations are done in small lots which are later blended

Aperitivo Cappelletti Specialino Red lemon peelHails from Trentino Alto Adige. Pinot Bianco and Grignolino makes up the wine base. Carmine coloring; pigment comes from the carapace of a beetle from South America. Called a red bitter in the region and is traditionally mixed with dry sparkling wine and a twist over ice. Quinine, Gentian. 17% abv. A little sweetness up front, very dry and almost smokey on the finish. Cardoons and pungent dry herbs. Nice balance between rich, sweet and herbally