Croatina "Valle Cima" Monterucco
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2025 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
|
2017 |
| Winery | Monterucco |
| Denomination | Provincia di Pavia Igt |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Croatina |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | PV/573 |
| Winery headquarter | Azienda Agricola Monterucco - Cigognola (PV) - Valle Cima,38 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Sausage, Rabbit, Medium-aged cheeses, Meat stewed, Soups, Gnocchi al ragù, Cold cuts and salami, Pasta with meat sauce |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Croatina |
The Croatina of the Agricultural company Monterucco is a red and young wine produced in Lombardia in the Oltrepò of Pavia. The name “Valle Cima” comes from the suburb where the historical Monterucco cave is located. The grapes are 100% croatina cultivated in the own property vineyard. The wine making concerns 5-6 days in maceration in the vinasse then it is kept in cement tanks and finally in steel. It is bottle and stocked.
The characteristics of this Croatina
It has a deep ruby red color with some light violet reflections. The scent is sweet with some intense red fruit and cherry flavors. The taste has a good structure, inviting and really agreeable with some red fruit aftertaste.
Suggestions for this red wine
It has to be served in medium wide wine glasses at 14-16°C It is ideal for cold cut, ravioli both in soup than with sauce. You have to try it with fish, because if you like the risk, it will certainly amaze you.
