RITRATTI RANGE

 

RITRATTI: The Ritratti Winery was founded in 1988 and represents the first and most important achievement within the frame of the Quality Project. This is based on a reciprocal relationship between the Winery and the Partners, aimed at encouraging continuous improvement of products through interventions involving all aspects of the production chain, in order to “create wines in the fields rather than in wineries”. The resulting wines represent all the care and attention that has gone into their production, with each wine in the Ritratti range being a direct expression of its territory.  The Ritratti wines are highly aromatic, beautifully balanced and extremely elegant .
Photo Ritratti Chardonnay
Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

An expansive perfume, with the fragrant notes of dried grass and ripe yellow fruits. A good balance between softness and acidity, the wine shows length and intensity and can age well.

DOC

Trentino DOC Chardonnay Ritratti

Vineyard area

The communes of Sorni and Pressano

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

The vineyards are west-facing, 350 metres above sea level. The vineyard sites have been selected according to the “Quality Project” carried out by La Vis.

Vine age/training/density/yield

The vines are 15-20 years old, trained on Trentino Pergola and Guyot systems. The density is 4000-5000 vines per hectare, with a yield of 70hl/ha

Abv

13%

Vinification

Ageing

20-25 in barriques for 2 months, 3 months in stainless steel tanks

Bottles

60,000
Photo Ritratti Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting Notes

A deep ruby-red colour, with hints of garnet. An intense bouquet with suggestions of dark fruits, ripe pepper and aubergine, combined with hints of vanilla, liquorice and cinnamon together with coffee and chocolate. The palate is wonderfully concentrated, with ripe, dark fruit flavours.

DOC

Trentino DOC Cabernet Sauvignon Ritratti

Vineyard area

The communes of Sorni and Pressano

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

The vineyards are west-facing, 350 metres above sea level. The soil is shallow, mineral-rich and slightly calcareous. The vineyard sites have been selected according to the “Quality Project” carried out by La Vis.

Vine age/training/density/yield

The vines are 20-40 years old, trained on Trentino Pergola and Guyot systems. The density is 4000-5000 vines per hectare, with a yield of 50-60hl/ha

Abv

Vinification

Ageing

14 months followed by 6 months in bottle

Bottles

100,000
Photo Ritratti Rosso
Teroldego and Lagrein

Tasting Notes

A full, richly textured red wine with a deep ruby red colour. Spicy notes of pepper, vanilla, liquorice and cocoa are apparent on the nose. The richly textured palate has a softness and sweetness of fruit balanced with light tannins and a slightly bitter finish.

DOC

Ritratto Rosso Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT

Vineyard area

Lavis (Sorni)

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

West, south-west, 250-300m above sea level. Mainly clay, mineral rich, of medium depth and well-drained

Vine age/training/density/yield

The grapes come from terraced vineyards, grown over simple Trentino pergolas
Vine age: 15-20 years old.
Density: 4000-5000 vinestocks/ha
Yield: 50hl/ha

Abv

13%

Vinification

Malolactic fementation.

Ageing

18 months in oak barriques

Bottles

35,000
Photo Ritratti Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio

Tasting Notes

Bright yellow with lightly golden tones, Pinot Grigio Ritratti has an intense nose reminiscent of apricots, peaches and crusty bread. The palate is full, delicately smooth, yet with a bold structure. Will improve over the next 5 years. 

DOC

Trentino DOC

Vineyard area

The communes of Lavis and Pressano

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

The vineyards are south/south-west facing, 250-300 metres above sea level. The soil is mixed, fertile and well-drained

Vine age/training/density/yield

The 15-20 year old vines are trained on Trentino pergola and Guyot systems, with a density of 5000-6000 vines per hectare and a yield of 70 hl/ha

Abv

13%

Vinification

Ageing

20 in barriques for 2 months, 3 months in stainless steel tanks. 3-4 months ageing in bottle

Bottles

100,000
Photo Ritratti Bianco
Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio

Tasting Notes

A lively yellow colour. Ripe, yellow-skinned fruits are apparent on the nose with spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. A white wine with the ability to age for up to 5/6 years.

DOC

Ritratto Rosso Vigneti delle Dolomiti (IGT)

Vineyard area

Lavis and Giovo

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

The vineyards are west-facing, 350-450 metres above sea level. Fairly deep with fertile and mineral rich soil

Vine age/training/density/yield

The grapes come from terraced vineyards, grown over simple Trentino pergolas and Guyot.
Vine age: 10-15 years old
Density: 4000-6000 vinestocks/ha
Yield: 60hl/ha

Abv

13%

Vinification

Malolactic fermentation

Ageing

8 months in oak barriques

Bottles

35,000
Photo Ritratti Merlot
Merlot

Tasting Notes

The nose has an upfront intensity, with a spicy vanilla sweetness and some green spice. The palate is big and mouth-filling, with sweet tannins and a silky texture. Flavours are reminiscent of chocolate, coffee, wild cherries and liquorice.

DOC

Trentino DOC

Vineyard area

Lavis, Sorni, Collina Sorni

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

The vineyards are west-facing at 250 metres asl. The soil is of medium depth, fertile, well-drained, mineral rich and mainly clay.

Vine age/training/density/yield

Training systems are simple broken pergola and guyot. Vines are 10-20 years old, with a density of 4,500 to 6,000 per hectare.

Abv

13.5%

Vinification

Malolactic fermentation is carried out

Ageing

12 months in oak barriques

Bottles

35,000
Photo Ritratti Muller Thurgau
Muller Thurgau

Tasting Notes

The wine has a vivid, straw/green colour. The fruit notes on the bouquet are of apple and lemon. On the palate, there is a real vitality and the mineral character of a true mountain wine.

DOC

DOC Trentino

Vineyard area

Giovo, Cortesano, Vigo, Meano. Vines are cultivated on some of the highest slopes in the Avisiane Hills, up to 700 metres asl.

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

Vine age/training/density/yield

Slopes are west/south-west facing. The soil is clay/loam, with some silt. Density is 4,500-5,000 vines per hectare. The 20 year old vines are trained in the simple Trentino Pergola method.

Abv

12%

Vinification

Great care is taken to avoid any contact with oxygen throughout the Vinification process. The wine is aged for 9 months in 100 stainless steel.

Ageing

Bottles

10,000
Photo Ritratti Pinot Nero

Tasting Notes

A lively ruby red colour. The primary aromas are of fresh woodland fruits, with a variety of complex aromas coming through. On the palate there are flavours of wild cherries, it is perfectly balanced with gentle tannins. A wine with a real purity of style and great ageing potential.

DOC

Trentino

Vineyard area

The communes of Giovo, Pressano & Meano

Vineyards aspect/exposure/soil

The vineyards are west-facing, 400-500 metres asl. The soil is deep, mainly clayey and rich in minerals. The vineyard sites have been selected according to the “Quality Project” carried out by La Vis.

Vine age/training/density/yield

The vines are 10 -20 years old, trained on Guyot and spurred cordon systems. The density is 6,000 vines per hectare, with a yield of 50-60hl/ha

Abv

Vinification

Ageing

12 months in oak barriques followed by 6 months in bottle

Bottles

35,000
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