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The gently sloping hillside vineyards near the medieval village of Toblino in north Italy's Trentino region are a perfect environment for producing premium quality Pinot Noir. With this limited edition cru Pinot Noir, made from grapes harvested
from the finest vineyards in this area, Bottega Vinaia raises the bar where quality
standards for this varietal are concerned. The result is a soft, graceful red with lively fruit and an attractive note of almonds in its delicately perfumed bouquet. This wine is aged in oak casks for six months prior to bottling and release. Grapes 100% Pinot Noir Vineyards Pinot Noir grapes are grown in the dry and calcareous soils of the Valle dei Laghi (Valley of Lakes), near the village of Toblino. Description Color: Ruby red, with brick red nuances. Bouquet: Wide aromatic spectrum exalts cherry, ripe plum and tones of spices and tobacco. Palate: Velvety, harmonious and well balanced with excellent structure. With age, Bottega Vinaia Pinot Noir will evolve in roundness, fullness and complexity. |
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| Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio, a limited-production, estate-bottled wine from northern Italy’s Trentino region, is setting a new standard for premium Italian white wines. Exceptionally fragrant, Bottega Vinaia exudes an alluring floral perfume of an intensity and persistence uncommon in a Pinot Grigio. Grapes 100% Pinot Grigio Vineyard Grapes are sourced from a tiny cluster of vineyards located 400-550 meters above sea level. These vineyards share a microclimate and soil conditions singularly well suited to production of high quality Pinot Grigio and have been farmed by the same two families for over 100 years. In daylight hours this area enjoys the warming effects of nearby Lake Garda, helping to keep the fruit moisture-free and resistant to disease. Cool nights promote fragrant, intense aromas uncommon in Pinot Grigio. Description Color: Pale straw gold. Bouquet: Alluring floral perfume of an intensity and persistence rare in a Pinot Grigio. Palate: Fresh, crisp and flavorful with a firm structure leading into a lingering finish, it displays character and finesse. |
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| No other red wine inspires greater affection among citizens of this north Italian province than Teroldego, which thrives in the vineyards of Trentino’s Campo Rotaliano plain and grows almost nowhere else. Substantial and well-balanced, with a mellow, intricate fragrance and persistent finish, it projects a subtle, engaging hint of acidity that makes it a versatile match for a wide range of dishes. Produced in limited quantities, it is aged a maximum of six months in oak casks and will continue to develop in the bottle for up to five years from release. Grapes 100% Teroldego (teh-RAWL-deh-goh) Vineyards From vineyards planted on the gravel embankments of the Noce River, which flows through the Rotaliano plain, north of the city of Trento. Description Color: Rich, intense purple with violet reflections. Bouquet: Assertive bouquet that recalls fresh raspberries and woodland fruits. Palate: Dry, full-bodied with balanced tannins and a long, persistent finish. |
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| The Trentino region of north Italy is the source of several singular grape varieties that have now begun to attract the more widespread recognition their quality
so clearly deserves. Most noteworthy is Lagrein, a late ripening red variety that
produces a dark, complex, velvety smooth wine with a firm, assured finish and personality in abundance. The entrancing bouquet of Bottega Vinaia Lagrein mingles berries and floral notes with the faintest hint of vanilla. Grapes 100% Lagrein (la-GRINE) Vineyards Lagrein finds the perfect growing conditions on selected rocky-calcareous soil at mid-altitude in the Valle dei Laghi (Valley of Lakes). Sun exposure and warm breezes from Lake Garda keep the berries free from moisture. Description Color: Intense ruby red. Bouquet: Complex, with strong scents of vanilla, violets and wild berries. Palate: Well-structured and balanced, with a harmony between tannins and acidity that renders it soft and velvety with a persistent finish. |
Bottega Vinaia is an exceptional line of artisan wines designed to demonstrate the optimum potential and reflect the authentic qualities of the terroir in northern Italy’s Trentino region. Originating from a select group of family-owned, single vineyard sites in Trentino’s Valle dei Laghi (Valley of Lakes), this limited-production, estate-bottled range is characterized by the highly expressive aromas and intense flavors that are a hallmark of this region. |
