What wine is Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' - Cavit (0.5l, cased)

The Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' - Cavit (0.5l, cased) is a sweet meditation wine, traditional of the Valle dei Laghi in Trentino. It is a natural fortified wine, similar in style to the famous Italian passito wines, but with a unique identity, linked to the use of the indigenous Nosiola grape. Its alcohol content is higher than common white wines, generally around 14-15% vol, a value that underlines its structure and aging potential over time.

Vintage Details

Each vintage of Vino Santo Trentino Arèle is made from grapes harvested late, at full maturity, in the sunny vineyards of the Valle dei Laghi. After the harvest, the bunches are naturally air-dried in fruit drying rooms until the following spring: this process concentrates sugars and aromas, allowing for a rich and harmonious wine, with a sweet but never cloying character.

Winemaking and Aging

The winemaking of Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' involves the soft pressing of the dried grapes and a slow fermentation. The wine then matures in small wooden barrels for over fifteen years, during which it gains complexity and aromatic depth. It is not an artificially fortified wine, but naturally develops its high alcohol content thanks to the sugar concentration of the grapes and the long oxidative aging in wood, which gives it unmistakable nuances of dried fruit, honey, and spices.

Tasting Notes

A wine that offers emotions from the first glance to the last sip. Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' - Cavit (0.5l, cased) is ideal for those seeking an elegant sweetness, never intrusive, an authentic expression of the Trentino territory.

Color

Visually, it presents an intense amber color with golden and coppery reflections, a sign of long aging in barrel and the natural concentration of the must.

Nose

On the nose, it opens with broad and complex aromas: candied fruit, dried figs, dates, and orange zest, accompanied by notes of acacia honey and hints of vanilla and sweet spices from the wood.

Palate

On the palate, it is silky, full, and persistent. The sweetness is balanced by a pleasant freshness that keeps the sip elegant. Notes of toasted hazelnut, caramel, and citrus zest emerge, with a very long and harmonious finish.

Food Pairings for Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' - Cavit (0.5l, cased)

This sweet Trentino wine is ideal for ending a dinner with refinement or for accompanying moments of meditation. Perfect with:

• Dry pastries like cantucci or almond biscuits
• Pastiera, strudel or tarts based on dried fruit and honey
• Blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort, for a surprising sweet-savory contrast
• Dark chocolate, to enhance the toasted and spicy notes of the wine

Storage and Aging: How to store Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' - Cavit (0.5l, cased)

Thanks to its high alcohol content and sugar concentration, Vino Santo Trentino DOC 'Arèle' can be stored for many years, even decades, improving further with aging.

• Store in a cool place away from light, at a constant temperature (12-15°C);
• Keep the bottle horizontally if it has a cork stopper;
• After opening, thanks to its alcohol content, it can remain perfect for several weeks if well resealed and stored in the fridge.

This is a wine that ages well: each year spent in the bottle adds complexity to the aromas and softness to the taste, making each tasting a unique experience.