EMILIA ROMAGNA Croci - Ice Emotion 0.375L

Designation of origin: Emilia IGT

Color: white

Type: Ice Wine

Grapes: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Moscato

Alcohol content: 11.5%

Bottling location: Castell'Arquato (PC) ITALY

 

Description:

Bright amber yellow in color, it captivates the nose with aromas of candied apricot, date, orange, and honey, combined with notes of white flowers and candied citrus. On the palate, it is full-bodied and dense, with a pronounced acidity that balances the sweetness, lending balance and length. Ideal served at 14-16°C, it pairs perfectly with jam tarts and dry pastries in general, but is also delicious with savory dishes and blue cheeses, thanks to its perfect balance.

Massimiliano Croci, an artisanal winemaker from the Arda Valley, produces this unique wine using a method inspired by authentic Eiswein: the grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness between late November and late January, in the early morning, when the temperature drops below -5°C. They are then pressed using a vertical press while still frozen to extract only the "heart" of the must, which is extremely concentrated in sugars and aromas, resulting in a very low yield of approximately 5 hl per hectare. A "Nostrano Ice Wine" of extraordinary concentration and complexity, it combines the typical sweetness of wines made from ice grapes with a vibrant acidity. Due to climate change, the ideal conditions for producing this wine have never again been met with the Couve of the last two vintages.