Gruppo Mezzacorona is a first-level cooperative of growers based in Trentino in northern Italy. At the foot of the Italian Dolomites, this is where Mezzacorona grows its vines using mainly the traditional “Pergola Trentina,” which has evolved from years of traditions and research into a production process that guarantees top quality. Through state-of-the-art winery facilities and modern winemaking techniques, Mezzacorona offers 100% single-varietal wines characterized by all the vivid elegance and crispiness typical of the Italian Dolomites.
Transparent in its sustainability efforts, Gruppo Mezzacorona is committed to integrating nature into agriculture. The grape growers of Mezzacorona make sure they preserve the wine-growing zones by maintaining organic and fertile soils. They do not use genetically modified vines and they monitor the ecosystem closely to ensure the grapes are perfect for harvest.
Their portfolio in the U.S. features high-quality wines including DiNotte Red Blend, Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé, Domenica Pinot Grigio, and low-ABV, low-calorie Ventessa.
Ventessa: Ventessa uses handpicked grapes for its naturally low-alcohol and low-calorie wine. Ventessa is crafted with traditional wine methods, with no artificial dealcoholization. The grapes are grown at a high altitude in cooler temperatures and are harvested earlier than traditional Pinot Grigio, which yields crisp flavors and produces naturally lower alcohol. Ventessa currently comes in three expressions: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Grigio Rosé, and a newly released aromatic Red Blend. This wine is modern in style yet reminiscent of historical red wines typical of the Dolomites’ viticulture. All three expressions are gluten-free, with no added sugar, no flavor additives, 90 calories, and 9% ABV. Ventessa is the perfect option for those who are looking for a lighter option or are committed to mindful drinking.
Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé: Elegant, pleasant, and Italian, Delisa is Mezzacorona’s most refined side. This is a floral, crisp, aromatic, and delicate wine, born in a mountain garden where rich soil allows for an optimal level of acidity and freshness. Delisa is a rich, complex, perfectly balanced expression, with low amounts of residual sugar, and made from grapes that are produced in warm and well-exposed vineyards.
Domenica Pinot Grigio: Domenica Pinot Grigio is a limited-production, 100% hand-harvested, SQNPI-certified sustainable Pinot Grigio bearing the Trentino DOC appellation. This Pinot Grigio comes from high-altitude vineyards at the foothills of the Dolomites in northern Italy where the unique alpine climate, exposure, and composition of the soils contribute to grapes of the highest quality. The special vineyard selection in the hills around the Rotaliana plain, combined with the temperate region, deliver the perfect level of ripeness and acidity.
DiNotte Red Blend: DiNotte Red Blend is the first wine that combines not only three grape varieties, but also three different territories, three different wine arts, and three different cultures. Together, all three grape varieties create a fresh, balanced wine with wonderful structural tension and a highly articulate fruit expression. Fruits are more fragrant and crisper if cultivated in the mountains, which is why DiNotte possesses young, floral, and fresh fruit aromas – a direct result of the “heat shock” that the grapes experience between day and night.
Prestige Wine Imports, the New York-based subsidiary of Gruppo Mezzacorona, was also named Importer of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s 2023 Wine Star Awards.
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