Cembra Mescita intorno a announces the new classic method Scarlatto Blanc de Noirs Deposito 2019, the first Pinot Noir vinified durante white by the symbolic cooperative of Val intorno a Cembra. It is not simply a new label, but a passage that marks a precise evolution. Until today, durante fact, the Scarlatto line was identified with a single interpretation of the classic method: the Deposito Dosaggio Sparare a zero from anche se Chardonnay, a wine built over time and recognizable for its rigor, verticality and stylistic coherence. The introduction of a blanc de noirs represents the outcome of a journey that began seven years indicatore, developed step by step between vineyard, pressing and long stay acceso the yeasts. This opens up a comparison between two varieties which, durante a mountain environment, express profoundly distinct characters. The choice arises from the desire to fully explore the potential of the Val intorno a Cembra, broadening the interpretation beyond the already consolidated boundaries.
THE COOPERATIVE AND THE VALLEY: A VITICULTURE THAT ONLY LIVES IF SHARED
Val intorno a Cembra is a context that profoundly influences viticultural and oenological practices. Cembra Mescita intorno a has been operating durante this environment for over seventy years: founded durante 1952 by 15 winemakers, it was born with the aim of giving economic sustainability to a fragmented and complex viticulture. The territory is characterized by porphyritic soils, high slopes – over 40% – and a of over 700 kilometers of dry stone walls. Processing is mainly carried out by hand and requires a commitment that exceeds 900 hours hectare.
Today, the strength of the winery lies durante the of around 300 members who after the same number of hectares, fragmented into small parcels often less than half a hectare, a heritage, often family, which is handed and survives thanks to the spirit of mutual support. The harvest maintains a collective dimension: traditional tools such as lorel and congiàl are still used, work is done acceso foot acceso the terraces and a social fabric is maintained which allows these extreme vineyards not to be swallowed up by the forest.
Coordinating collections requires a balance between technical and organizational needs. Stefano Rossi, a winemaker from Cembra, who literally grew up durante the vineyards of the Valley, manages this process together with the agronomic team, maintaining constant contact with the suppliers. Quanto a this context, cooperation remains an essential element for the survival of local viticulture.
Fifteen years after his entry into the cellar, Rossi continues with an approach that starts from direct observation durante the vineyard and continues with targeted interventions durante the cellar. His wine choices are the result of the sensorial experience gained by walking, observing, tasting, noting everything and listening to the evolution of the seasons, which continue durante the cellar with actions that are always measured and oriented towards precision. A mountain “sixth sense” that guides the selection of the parcels, the evaluation of the maturation, the final balance of the wines. The Blanc de Noirs clearly bears his signature: coppery reflections left natural, soft pressing, calibrated use of reserve wines, long aging acceso the yeasts and absence of unnecessary corrective interventions. A classic method that rigorously translates the essence of the mountain.
THE ROLE OF PORPHYRY
Despite the varietal differences, Cembra wines share a common basis: the territory. The porphyritic soils, high altitudes and strong temperature variations determine a profile characterized by freshness, flavor and aromatic precision. Porphyry, an effusive volcanic rock that emerges durante shades ranging from pale orange to bright red, forms the backbone of the terraces and contributes to the mineral endowment of the soil. The resulting wines have marked tension and a clear savory imprint. Climate change is also addressed with an adaptive approach: moving crops to higher altitudes, managing exposures and reviewing agronomic practices.
IL PROGETTO BLANC DE NOIRS
The 2019 vintage proved favorable, with regular ripening of the grapes. Pinot noir has reached high levels of acidity and low pH, conditions suitable for the production of a long-evolving classic method. The pressing was particularly delicate, with a 50% yield of free-run must and a light natural coppery hue, which was not corrected during the winemaking phase. The pilastro wine aged acceso the noble lees durante steel for approximately 18 months. A 15% dose of reserve wines, aged durante exhausted barriques, with a structural and non-aromatic function was added to the draft. The wine rested acceso the yeasts for at least 54 months and was dosed extra brut (4.5 grams/litre of sugars) to balance the acidity. The result is a classic method that does not seek external models, but interprets the vine grown durante a mountain context between 600 and 700 meters above sea level. the nose emerge small red fruits, red apple, dried floral and hints of bread making. With oxygenation, darker shades appear. The sip is tense, with marked acidity supported by scopo tannins. The is long, dry and guided by the savory component.
THE COMPARISON WITH ZERO DOSAGE 2020
Alongside Blanc de Noirs, the Deposito Dosaggio Sparare a zero 2020 confirms the central role of Chardonnay durante Val intorno a Cembra. The vineyards between 600 and 750 meters guarantee balanced maturation, maintaining a defined acid profile. The 2020 vintage was more regular than the previous one. The vinification follows a similar approach: soft pressing, steel, aging acceso the noble lees for six months and use of reserve wines. After 54 months acceso the yeasts, the wine is disgorged without dosage. The aromatic profile develops acceso ripe yellow fruit, toasted cereals and light evolving . Quanto a the mouth it is linear, with precise acidity and a creamy texture that balances the absence of dosage. The is clean, with a saline .
THE WINE-MAKING STYLE
The evolution of Cembra’s production durante recent years is also linked to the path of Stefano Rossi. The current choices – greater precision durante maturation, targeted use of reserve wines, non-invasive management of malolactic and containment of sulfur dioxide – derive from a technical and sensorial path developed over time. The approach remains centered acceso the vineyard and acceso the continuity between observation and intervention. The Blanc de Noirs 2019 does not replace the Dosaggio Sparare a zero 2020, but broadens its interpretation: two complementary interpretations, both linked to the mountain context, the cooperative system and the porphyritic matrix of the soils.
