Producer | Monastero Suore Cistercensi |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lazio |
Varietal | White Blend |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 23371 |
Size | 750ml |
Coenobium Ruscum Bianco Monastero Trappiste is an organic wine crafted by the skilled nuns of Monastero Suore Cistercensi in Vitorchiano, Lazio. Made from a blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Verdicchio, and Grechetto grapes grown on volcanic soils, this exquisite wine boasts a captivating golden hue and an intense, earthy minerality.
Experience the rich, complex flavors of Coenobium Ruscum Bianco, as it reveals notes of herbs, particularly anise, and wildflowers on your palate. Fermented on the lees for two weeks or more, this wine captures the full essence of its fruit, resulting in a uniquely textured and flavorful profile.
Produced in limited quantities, with only 4,000 bottles crafted annually, this rare cuvée is predominantly available in the USA. Relish the opportunity to taste a wine made with the utmost care, from hand-harvesting to spontaneous fermentation in stainless-steel and fiberglass tanks. A 12-month elevage in the same tanks, with the wine resting on its lees, ensures a harmonious, well-rounded finish.
Indulge in the Coenobium Ruscum Bianco Monastero Trappiste with a variety of food pairings. Its expressive minerality and herbal notes complement dishes such as grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, and fresh pasta with pesto. Savor the dedication and skill of the Monastero Suore Cistercensi nuns as you enjoy this rare and captivating wine.
a blend of the same four grapes (Trebbiano, Malvasia, Verdicchio and Grechetto) but, in this instance, the juice is left to ferment on the lees for a period of two weeks or more, extracting all of the flavors, colors and textures of its fruit. The result is a wine of often deep golden color and penetrating minerality with hints of herbs, particularly anise, and wild flowers.
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