Aperitivo Cappelletti Specialino Red Aged under 3 years in

Aged under 3 years in medium char Minnesota white oak

lemon peel

All fermentations are done in small lots which are later blended

all the way through (no rim to speak of)

18 months on the lees

Aperitivo Cappelletti Specialino Red Aged under 3 years inHails 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