La Meridiana - Chiaretto

2023

Gropello, Barbera, Sangiovese, Marzemino

Riviera del Garda Classico DOC

La Meridiana is small, family owned Italian winery that has been certified organic since 2001. The Leali family has owned vineyards and olive groves in Valtenisi, Italy since the early 1900s before finally expanding to Lugana, Italy in 2013. Rosato (rose) is known as 'Chiaretto' in this part of Italy to emphasize how unique and different they are in this region as compared to the rest of country. Grown at just 180 meters above sea level, this blend of Gropello, Barbera and Sangiovese spends 5 months in stainless steel before bottling. The light color of this wine belies its true depth and structure. A wonderful minerallity is complemented by notes of red fruits, violets and a touch of cocoa. This wine pairs perfectly with a charcuterie board or shellfish dishes.