Vertemate

“Passito” from the heart of the Alps.

Back in 1618 a landslide submerged the town of Piuro, in Valchiavenna. Only one building was spared, the Vertemate Franchi Palace, one of the most fascinating 16th century stately homes in Lombardy. It is within the Palace walls where we cultivate the aromatic Traminer and Riesling grapes. Just imagine the golden colours of the Alpine sunset, the warm aroma of candied fruit, the sweetness of jam and a touch of earthiness, these sensations are all part of our “passito”.

Grapes
60% aromatic Traminer and 40% Riesling

Vineyards
Clos of the Vertemate Franchi Palace in the Piuro district, in the I.G.T. denomination area of Alpi Retiche in the province of Sondrio

Wine
Made from dried grapes or “passito”, fermented and aged for 12 months in small oak barrels

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