Rifol - Ezio Cerruti

Rifol - Ezio Cerruti

Rifol is a white wine refermented in the bottle obtained from white grapes. The grapes come from old vines with an average age of 50 years located on clayey limestone soils. After the harvest they are vinified and aged for 7 months in cement tanks. At the end of this period, fresh must is added in order to restart the refermentation with the first warm ones. Rifol is straw yellow in color. On the nose the olfactory bouquet is aromatic and broad, vinous and characterized by hints reminiscent of ripe peach, citrus fruits and sage. The sip is dry, agile and very fresh, well balanced and long lasting.

Service

We recommend tasting the Rifol at a temperature of 8/10 ° in tulip glasses. Wine to drink immediately but will express its best features in a few years.

Pairing

Excellent as an aperitif, with first courses based on fish, main courses of vegetables, to try with a chicken curry dish.

Winery: Ezio Cerrutti

Ezio Cerrutti runs a small farm located between the Langhe and Monferrato, one of the most renowned areas for growing vines. The position of the vineyards at about 400 meters above sea level, with significant slopes, helps create ideal conditions for the ripening of the grapes and the quality of the wine. The clay-limestone soil, rich in active limestone, favors a good balance between water retention and drainage, fundamental elements for quality viticulture. The planting density of 5,000 vines per hectare allows for a good concentration of grapes and careful management of the vineyards. The cultivation practices adopted by Ezio are attentive and respectful of the environment: the vineyards are grassed, that is, left covered with spontaneous or cultivated vegetation, and are treated exclusively with copper and sulfur, avoiding systemic products. This choice allows for maintaining a balanced ecosystem and producing an authentic wine, respectful of tradition and the environment. In some particularly favorable years, Ezio also produces a selection of grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), called Sol Botrytis. This limited and niche production takes advantage of the favorable climatic conditions to obtain a sweet and complex wine, characterized by intense aromatic notes and a high concentration of sugars and aromas. In short, Ezio Cerrutti combines traditional techniques and a deep respect for the territory, creating high-quality wines that reflect the unique character of his land and his sustainable practices.