Il Vigliacco Spumante Brut Rosé, Valpolicella – 2012
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Introduction
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This wine takes its name from the Amarone DOC commission’s decision to remove Molinara from the Amarone blend. Buglioni, left with grapes in its vineyards, decided to make a sparkling wine and call it “Il Vigliacco,” or “the coward,” and delivered the first case to the front step of the commission’s office.
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Vineyard Profile
- Size: 13 hectares (32.12 acres)
- Vine Age: 20-25 years
- Soil: Dark alluvial, gravelly, lightly textured
- Elevation: 150 meters (492 feet)
- Orientation: North-south
- Density: 3,300 vines/hectare (1,335 vines/acre)
- Training: Double pergola, 18 buds per vine, green cover crop between rows
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Vintage Report
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The 2012 growing season was rather erratic: Winter was warm and dry, followed by a cold, early spring. Summer was once again hot and dry, which helped speed up ripening. The season’s overall high temperatures and lack of rain caused a roughly ten percent reduction in grape production, yet the quality is truly excellent with good levels of acidity and sugar content.
- Harvest Date(s): September 15-16
- Yields: 70 hl/ha (5.2 tons/acre)
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Vinification
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Destemmed grapes were crushed and pressed followed by a cold maceration for 48 hours with the skins. Fermentation was for approximately 15 days at a controlled temperature of 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit) in stainless-steel tanks. Second fermentation also took place in stainless-steel tanks for 30 days, according to the Martinotti-Charmat method. The wine was aged for three months in bottle before being released.
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Molinara
- Production (in cases): 3,350 cases
- Production Case Pack: 6/750ml
- Cases Imported: 1,125 cases
- Imported Case Pack: 6/750ml
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- TA: 5.9g/L
- p H: 3.2
- RS: 10g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Bright rosé color. Fine and persistent perlage. Gently fruity bouquet with a delicate scent of flowers. Fresh, dry and savory flavors. Ideal as an apéritif, also for its appealing color. It pairs well with meat or fish appetizers and crudités, delicate first courses and grilled white meat. Serve chilled at 8 degrees Celsius (46 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Reviews
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Il Vigliacco Spumante Brut Rosé, Valpolicella – 2012 – The 50 Best Wines of 2016, #25 – VinePair
“This floral, fruity sparkler is an ideal example of just how unique and special the Molinara grape is. Often left in the shadows of its other Valpolicella blending components, the grape absolutely shines in this bottle of bubbles.”
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Il Vigliacco Spumante Brut Rosé, Valpolicella – 2012
Bright rosé color. Fine and persistent perlage. Gently fruity bouquet with a delicate scent of flowers. Fresh, dry and savory flavors.