RATAFIA ROSSI

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Ratafia Rossi’s produced in the heart of Italy’s historic aperitivo region, Piedmont, revives the old tradition of making Italian Ratafia whilst striving to innovate and elevate this old classic. The result is an outstanding aperitif cherry wine that combines Fortified Barbera d’Asti DOCG with fruit infused Italian brandy of 3 & 10 years old. Available in 2 types: La Rossa e La Vecchia.

RATAFIA ROSSI

With an intense and bright red colour, it's delicate and elegant on the nose, whilst the palate is rich and delivers an acute aroma of red fruits with a citrusy finish, giving that distinctive aperitif and digestive characteristic. Best served chilled at 12 degrees, can be enjoyed on its own, on the rocks or mixed with soda or tonic water. 

LA VECCHIA

This exceptional aperitif cherry wine borns from RATAFIA ROSSI "la rossa" after being matured in a single Allier French oak barrel for a year, marking it as the first Italian Ratafia aged for such a duration. Its character has been enhanced with the strength of old wood and time, along with additional spices. It has developed a richer, nutty, and fruitier bouquet, boasting notes of cherry, honey, raisins, dark chocolate, and vanilla. While retaining its original palate, it has expanded in flavor and substance, delivering a burst of a deeper, bittersweet, aged experience. Enjoy neat at 12°C. It also pairs perfectly with Manhattan and Negroni-style cocktails. Complements exceptionally well: fine cheeses, foie gras, chocolate, and a variety of desserts.

 

Region

Piemonte
ABV

18%
Tasting notes

A deep red hue from Red Wine Barbera d'Asti DOCG and fresh Cherries highlights its depth and character. The Cherry element blends perfectly with Figs and Dates. Finishes dry and complex with Chinotto peel backbone. Giving that distinctive aperitif and digestive characteristic.
Food pairing

Perfect with Cheeses, Foie gras, Fruit and any kind of desserts
Fun facts

The term ratafia, locally also called ratafià or rataffia, indicates any type of liqueur made up of an infusion based on fruit or fruit juices and alcohol. Usually, the best known ratafia is based on sour cherries or cherries.

The origin goes back to the Piedmont region dated back around 1600, first created by the Cistercian friars who spread it throughout Italy and especially in Abruzzo.

There are two ways to produce ratafia: either starting from a wine base (in Piedmont for example Barbera d’Asti is used while in Abruzzo , the red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is used), or by creating an infusion of fruit, herbs and spices in pure alcohol.

The Ratafia spread enormously for use in propitiatory or sealing rites for the successful outcome of commercial transactions or signing of agreements.

Known as the liqueur of the notaries who concluded the stipulations with the phrase "ut rata fiat," which means the deed be ratified.

When the word given was worth more than a thousand contracts, the intense red colour of the Ratafià symbolized the blood pact between two people: a handshake and a toast with a glass of "Morlacco blood" special name given to it by the great poet and writer Gabriele D ' Annunzio.

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