4 Vicariati Rosso Superiore
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted beef or lamb, hearty game stews, and mature, hard cheeses such as Trentingrana or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the dramatic, mountainous landscapes of Trentino in northern Italy, Cavit's '4 Vicariati' Rosso Superiore is a tribute to the historical administrative districts—the four vicarages of Ala, Avio, Brentonico, and Mori—that once guarded the southern reaches of the Bishopric of Trento. This elegant red blend is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grown in the gravelly, sun-drenched vineyards of the Vallagarina. Influenced by the cooling alpine breezes and the moderating warmth of nearby Lake Garda, the grapes develop intense aromatic complexity. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by careful aging in oak barriques, resulting in a structured, harmonious profile characterized by ripe dark forest fruits, plum, subtle herbaceous undertones, and refined spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1950, Cavit (Cantina Viticoltori del Trentino) is a premier second-tier cooperative consortium uniting 11 associated wineries and over 5,200 family growers across Trentino. Cultivating roughly 6,350 hectares—accounting for over 60 percent of the province's viticultural landscape—the consortium bridges artisanal vineyard care with cutting-edge agronomic precision. Cavit pioneered the proprietary PICA system (Piattaforma Integrata Cartografica Agriviticola) in partnership with the Edmund Mach Foundation, mapping micro-terroirs spanning high-altitude Alpine slopes, limestone terraces of Valle di Cembra, and warmer gravel soils moderated by the 'Ora del Garda' breeze. Operating under SQNPI sustainable certification, the group produces an extensive spectrum of pristine cool-climate wines. Its benchmark offerings range from accessible varietal stalwarts to terroir-focused cru selections like the Bordeaux-inspired Trentino Superiore 4 Vicariati Rosso and the celebrated Altemasi Metodo Classico Trentodoc sparkling wines, epitomizing the luminous purity and alpine acidity of northern Italy.