Reserved area
More info A SYMBOL
Tai Rosso
of the Berici Hills
Tai Rosso belongs to the family of Grenache Noir (cultivated in France and Spain) and Sardinian Cannonau. However, this grape is considered native to the Berici Hills, as its presence in the territory has been documented for hundreds of years. It is a very widespread variety throughout the world, although, curiously, the Berici Hills are the only area in Northern Italy where it is grown. The reasons for its presence here remain a mystery.
Some believe that Tai Rosso arrived from the Avignon and Châteauneuf-du-Pape area in southern France, as the Cardinals of Vicenza supported and visited the Popes of Avignon during the Papal Schism. It is therefore possible that Grenache vine cuttings returned with them.
The Tai Rosso grape variety is considered a symbol of the Berici Hills. It is a wine with a ruby red color of varying intensity, tending toward garnet. The bouquet is characterized by violet and raspberry. The flavor is dry and smooth with hints of wild berries, plum, and raspberry. To achieve its best, this vine requires specific exposure to light and heat, which is why it has found an ideal habitat in the Berici Hills.
Many other wines are produced in the Berici Hills besides Tai Rosso (formerly known as Tocai Rosso) and Barbarano (a synonym for Tai Rosso, produced in a more restricted area): Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carmenère are the most significant among the reds. The whites, on the other hand, see a prevalence of Pinot Bianco, Garganega, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon. The Colli Berici Bianco and Rosso types involve a blend of different varieties: Garganega and Sauvignon for the Bianco, and Merlot and Tai Rosso for the Rosso.
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