Sweet

La Vija

By Generaj, Roero, Piemonte, Italy

Generaj La Vija

A wine from semi-dried Bragat Rosa grapes, hand-picked and left to dry naturally for two months before fermenting; the name, ‘ande’ a vijé’ in dialect, means visiting loved ones bearing gifts. 16.5 to 17% ABV.

Tasting notes

Pale garnet colour with orange reflections. On the nose, wide and intense with rose, chocolate and spice. On the palate, ample and soft; the wine’s structure balances acidity and alcoholic power, letting the fruit open gradually in full correspondence between aroma and taste, dominated by the variety’s typical notes. Long, persistent finish.

Pairs well with

Asian cuisine, medium and long-aged and blue-veined cheeses, chocolate-based desserts.

Technical details

Style
Sweet
Denomination
Vino da uve stramature
Grape
Bragat Rosa 100%
Production area
Montà d’Alba, Roero
Soil
Sandy, with low percentages of silt and clay
Exposure
350 m above sea level
Harvest
Hand-harvested in crates in mid-September, then naturally dried for two months (appassimento)
Vineyard planting
Vertical trellis training (controspalliera); 5,000 vines per hectare
Vinification
5 to 6 days of maceration; aged 12 months in stainless steel

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