Spumante Rosè Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC Cantina Bava

Malvasia Rosé of Castelnuovo Don Bosco - Sparkling wine from Bava Cellars

The Malvasia Rosé of Castelnuovo Don Bosco, produced by Cantine Bava in Cocconato (AT) in Piedmont, is a sweet and aromatic sparkling wine that has revolutionized the panorama of rosé sparkling wines since its creation in the seventies. Thanks to its unique and refined taste, it has become an icon of elegance in wine bars throughout Italy.

Origins and Tradition

The grape used for this sparkling wine is Malvasia di Schierano, a red grape variety with small bunches, grown in a few municipalities in the north of the province of Asti. The Bava family, for over 60 years, has collaborated closely with local winemakers to guarantee the best quality of the grapes. This wine is a DOC of great value, also ideal as an ingredient for fresh long drinks and refined cocktails.

Winification and Refinement

The vinification of Malvasia Rosé involves cold maceration of the musted grapes for two days before pressing. This process gives the must a strong aroma and a beautiful color. The naturally decanted must is then stored at low temperature until the moment of sparkling wine production, carried out using the Italian method in steel vats, thus keeping the aromas and freshness of the wine intact.

Tasting Notes

The Malvasia Rosé of Castelnuovo Don Bosco has a claret-cherry color and lively reflections. On the nose, it releases intense aromas of rose and strawberry, while on the palate it offers a pleasantly sweet flavour, with a creamy and balanced foam and a light tannic component that leaves a pleasant final sensation.

Recommended pairings

This sweet sparkling wine is ideal to accompany a wide range of desserts, in particular desserts such as jam tarts, panna cotta, fruit cakes and dry pastries. It also pairs perfectly with fresh and fried cheeses, puff pastry and pastries filled with cream or fruit. It is excellent as an aperitif, served chilled at 6-8°C in a flute glass, and goes well with sweet appetizers such as fresh fruit, fresh cheeses and pastries. Also as an accompaniment for dessert at the end of a meal, it is an excellent choice, especially with ice cream and sorbet.

Technical Details

The Malvasia Rosé of Castelnuovo Don Bosco is a sweet sparkling rosé wine, produced 100% with Malvasia di Schierano grapes. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level. in the municipalities of Albugnano, Pino d'Asti and Castelnuovo Don Bosco. The white limestone soil with yellow sand banks, marine fossils and chalk outcrops contributes to the peculiarity of this wine. The training system used is Guyot. This sparkling wine contains sulphites and ideal consumption is expected between 2022 and 2024.