Roeno Winery is located on the border of Veneto and Alto Adige, east of Lake Garda. It was founded in the 1960s by Rolando Fugatti and has since been passed on to the second generation: Roberta, Cristina, and Giuseppe. Roeno's wines are fresh, pure, and characteristic of the region. They use the local specialty, Gewürztraminer, and create surprising red wines from the local grape varieties Marzemino and Terdoldego. They also use Müller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay. "Roeno" is short for Ro, the founder Rolando Fugatti, and the Greek word "enos."
Marzemino is a native grape variety, primarily found in Trentino. The origins of this variety are lost forever. It likely originates from a region in Carinthia, Marzemin. Marzemino has spread throughout the Vallagarina and found the perfect terroir to express itself more fully. Trentino offers a perfect microclimate for this grape. The vineyards are located on the south-facing slopes and are planted like pergolas. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are destemmed and then gently crushed. They are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The grapes are regularly pumped over to achieve sufficient color and tannin. Finally, the wine is aged for several months in stainless steel tanks.
This results in a ruby-red wine. The aroma is intense with violet and red fruit notes. The palate is harmonious and well-structured, again with plenty of red and black fruit and light spice. It pairs perfectly with roasted lamb with rosemary, garlic, and lemon.
