Costaripa, (Bressia) Lombardy, Italy
Costaripa symbolizes excellence. Located in the heart of Valtènesi, the Valtènesi growing region stretches from north to south between the towns of Salò and Desenzano, in the morainic amphitheater on the Brescia shore of Lake Garda.
This area has a unique microclimate that is influenced by Italy’s largest lake. The lake acts as a hinge between three regions: Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige. Valtenesi's climate is mitigated by its proximity to the lake, creating a Mediterranian microclimate; this proximity softens the intense climate of the Alps in the north. Costaripa has owned vineyards in the hills of Valtènesi since the late 1920s; with time and considerable knowledge, they evolved into the most important winery of this appellation. Launched 3 generations ago by Mattias Vezzola senior, it is presently captained by his grandson and namesake, Mattia Vezzola, along with Mattia’s 2 children, Nicole and Gherardo. Valtènesi deserves a pat on the back for its part in the wines of Costaripa. The glacial till soils of these hills deliver plenty of finesse and acidity to the grapes. This precious microclimate is the backbone for which Costaripa can unfailingly produce graceful, crisp wines.
Costaripa is rose.
The history of Costaripa is wholly attached to rosé wines. Since the winery's establishment, it has, with great devotion, made rose wine its principal focus. With a nod to the big 3 in Provence, they are one of the first Italian wineries to implement the exclusive vinification of rosé wines as their primary product. Theirs are not substitutes for red wine vinification nor as a fashionable, consumer-driven frolic. Costaripa takes great pride in the Valtenesi's rich rose wine history and the area's loyalty to Groppello, its principal grape, no matter how finicky it can be.
Mattia, what a legend looks like.
This is not Mattia Vezzola's first rodeo. He is recognized as one of the most valuable consultants in the production of Franciacorta DOCG. He began building his resume as the winemaker behind the most promising Brand of Franciacorta and was the principal leader in building the DOCG into what it is now. He has not been named winemaker of the year fistfuls of times for nothing. His winemaking knowledge is immense; with 50 vintages notched in his belt, one could say Mattia is Valtenese. His passion is split in the cellar. One-half is established in history- the still wines his family's winery was founded on, with the use of time-honored grape varieties, centralizing on Groppello. The other half is pure youthful passion. On his first trip to Champagne in 1970, Mattia fell in love with sparkling wine. He returned with the dream to make classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir "champagne method" sparkling wines in Lombardy. For half a century, he has worked to build the sparkling wines of Lombardy, and more currently, "Mattia Vezzola Classic Method" wines, to their position.
Costaripa | ‘RosaMara’
Valtenese Riviara del Garda Classico DOC
‘RosaMara’ is a statement of pure, unadulterated elegance.
GRAPE: Groppello 50%, Marzemino 30%, Sangiovese 10%, Barbera 10% cultivated in our vineyards in the best location facing the lake.
SOIL: Morainic
VINEYARD: Average age of vine = 40 years
SHELF LIFE: 2-4 years
From nose to mouth, one is delightfully swathed in delicate fragrances and tastes that win you over with pleasantness rather than vigor.
In addition to this, its engaging structure on the palate stems partially from Costaripa's preference to refine the wine in wood. Accordingly, conveying the pizzazz of wine made on the shores of Lake Garda.
Produced from Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera grape varieties that grow in morainic vineyards, characterized by gravel and clay. The exposures are the best in Valtenese, facing Lake Garda. The bunches are de-stemmed and pressed; a very short maceration is carried out with static draining and fermentation in steel containers. The final refinement takes place for 6 months, both in steel and in small, used oak barrels with a capacity of 228 liters.
RosaMara evolves in the glass with a rosé color that is soft and alluring. The nose is subtle, with hints of freshly picked fruit-bound floral touches. It is light-bodied and balanced on the palate - the taste carries a pristine savory flavor with an agreeable freshness that concludes with a trace of bitter almond.
WINEMAKING: Vinification is done using a method called "a lacrima" (tears); the ‘pure flower’ of the first fermentation is the only method allowing respect for the berry's heart. It takes place by gravity, and the red grapes are left to "tear" without carrying out any pressing, naturally awaiting the draining of the noblest parts of the berries, leaving aside the components of the must closest to the marc and grape seeds, thus obtaining the purest part only from the pulp of the bunches.
FERMENTATION: neutral winery-made fermentation starter
REFINING: Fifty percent of the must ferments and ages in small 228-liter oak barrels for six months.
AVERAGE PRODUCTION:
COLOR: The most delicate color of a blossoming rose - characteristic of a very soft and delicate vinification.
TASTE: Distinctive silky and harmonious taste, expansive with a pleasant spiciness that ends in a long finish.
NOSE: Animating, complex, but at the same time delicate and with an appealing elegance. Fine notes reminiscent of hawthorn, cherry cherries, and pomegranate.
Costaripa | Campostarne
Valtènesi DOC
Low evening temperatures and excellent sunlight lead to a harvest of perfectly ripe grapes with crisp skins and tangy juice.
Grape: 50% Groppello Gentile, 30% Marzemino, 15% Sangiovese, 5% Barbera
Harvest: Always by hand. In the first light of dawn, when the air and fruit are coolest, to preserve the crispness of the grape skins.
Soil: Gravelly moraine with the presence of clay.
Vinification: Traditional, on skins, with regular fermentation and prolonged maceration, allowing Campostarne to acquire more elegance, structure, and taste complexity.
Aging: 100% of the wine ages in 228-liter older white oak casks for about 12 months before spending six months resting in the bottle.
Color: Intense, deep ruby red
Aroma: A complex bouquet of flowers and forest fruits, blackberries and raspberries, well-rounded and intense.
Taste: Excellent harmony, good texture with a full structure, satisfying sensations on the nose and palate with hints of cherry and stewed fruit. Excellent development in the bottle is possible.
Mattia Vezzola | Metodo Classico Brut NV
Classic Method since 1973
From 100% Chardonnay grapes from the most suitable areas of Garda and Franciacorta, 35% of the must is fermented in small casks of white oak with a capacity of 228 liters.
Color: White effervescence and persistent perlage with little bubbles, demonstrating excellent ageing on the yeast. Straw yellow with greenish highlights.
Aroma: Intense, well-rounded and delicate fresh fruit, fragrance of rennet, green sage and honey.
Taste: Harmonious and excellent complexity, fresh, tasty and persistent in its typical elegance.
Costaripa - Valtenesi, Maim Groppello
Denomination of controlled origin
Groppello is an ancient vine that has been grown in Valtenèsi since at least 1250. Costaripa has vinified this variety in the most established tradition since 1990. Maim is aged for 12 months in little oak barrel. Bottle in the spring of the second year after harvest, laid in bottles for ageing of at least 10 months.
Colour: Ruby red with faint garnet highlights
Aroma: An intense opening of violet, very ripe fruit and small forest berries, well-rounded with spices, a balanced taste of flint, pepper and olive wood.
Taste: Excellent balance with full, sweet tannins underlying the velvety softness typical of the variety. The taste is well-rounded in all its elements.
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