TZERB eRetico 2020 – Orto Tellinum

TZERB eRetico – Orto Tellinum

TZERB eRetico di Orto Tellinum is a wine obtained mainly from Chiavennasca grapes to which small quantities of Rossola, Brugnola, Pignola, Traunasca, Merlina and other rare and autochthonous ones that come from old vines cultivated in a natural way are added. "Tzerb" "is the word used in the local dialect to indicate an abandoned land. The vinification takes place with spontaneous fermentation with long macerations on the skins that can last up to 30 days. Refine for 12 months in steel.

Service

It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 16/18 ° in tulip glasses. Wine to be drunk immediately but left in the cellars for a few years can give great emotions.

Pairings

It goes perfectly with salami appetizers, first courses, grilled meats, to try with the classic pizzoccheri.

Cellar: Orto Tellinum

Orto Tellinum is a micro-company founded by Jonatan Fendoni located in Teglio, in the province of Sondrio. It was born from the need to recover centuries-old vineyards, located in a unique territory in danger of extinction. It produces natural wine from centuries-old Nebbiolo-Ciuvinasca vines and other rare and native vines, and in addition to this it is dedicated to the cultivation of cereals, potatoes and vegetables with minimal impact and almost all manual processes. In addition to TZERB eRetico based on Nebbiolo - Ciuvinasca, Rossola, Brugnola, Pignola, Traunasca, Merlina and other rare and autochthonous ones, it also produces a Sfurzat called TZERB Extreme, L'OROBICUM and CONTROVENTO. Microscopic production that is around 5000 bottles.