Albarossa

A number of oldest wine producing regions are located in the parts of Italy. One of these regions is Monferrato, which is the home to the Albarossa wine grape.

The fermentation of Albarossa continues for 10 days and before being bottled, Albarossa wine is aged for 12 in wooden barrels called ‘Alliers’ and then another 6 months in bottle before being sold, which adds to its taste. This wine is usually very colourful. It is a dry ruby red wine which has a purple reflection. Albarossa’s taste has a very fruity and floral sensation. Along with its fruity taste, it also shows traces of strong spicy components and gives pleasant warmth on consumption.Albarossa wine has an alcohol content of 13%. Albarossa wine consumed until 8-10 years is considered to be the best. Like all other wines, Albarossa also shows amazing taste after aging.

This variety of grape is a cross of two varieties of grapes giving the best of the both. Commercial use of this variety is not off the market.