Challis (Vino Rosato)
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Best enjoyed fresh within 1–3 years of vintage release.
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Grilled prawns, caprese salad, charcuterie board
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Crafted by the historic Sarotto estate in Piedmont, this Vino Rosato highlights the winery's penchant for vibrant, approachable Italian wines. Bottled under the versatile Vino d'Italia classification, it represents a fresh, fruit-forward style designed for immediate enjoyment. Utilizing gentle pressing and temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation, the wine captures pure red-berry aromatics and crisp, balanced acidity, reflecting the estate's dedication to precision winemaking and regional drinkability.
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Tracing its viticultural roots in Piedmont back to 1795 when Giuseppe Sarotto settled in Neviglie, Sarotto s.r.l. is a historical family-owned estate managed by winemaker Roberto Sarotto alongside his wife Luciana. Situated in the heart of the Langhe region, the winery oversees extensive vineyard holdings across prime Piedmontese denominations, combining ancestral tradition with modern temperature-controlled cellar practices. The estate's philosophy emphasizes sustainable vineyard management and precision winemaking to highlight regional terroir across both red and white grape varieties. Among its diverse portfolio, Sarotto is recognized for crafting elegant white expressions such as Challis, which exemplify the aromatic freshness and balanced minerality characteristic of the area.