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FINAL Alta Luna Bottle Basics PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY TERROIR In addition to bringing varietal In 1939, David S. Taub, Produced in the Alta Luna launched in July expressions from the Dolimiti, The Alta Luna vineyards are "�ℎ� ���ℎ�� �� ����� Dolomiti IGT, Alta Luna, 2011. It is an exciting Phases is a fusion of Merlot and Located in the foothills of the ������,” was born. meaning High Moon, range from the range from native varieties Lagrein and Adige Valley, bordering Trentino Beyond introducing Pinot has a sleek and modern the Cavit winery in Teroldego. Much like the and Alto Adige, in the Dolomiti Grigio to America, his package, featuring a die- Trentino, Italy with varying lunar phases have their IGT. The high altitude vineyards specific characteristics, each have glacial-alluvial soils, which quest was to showcase cut delineation of the Anselmo Martini as head varietal in Phases brings a Italy’s finest wines. He Dolomite Alps, creating winemaker. The vineyards particular quality to this are rich in texture and well- dedicated 4 decades of and eye-catching design for these wines are enticing red blend. Teroldego drained. The climate is typical of his life pursuing his while rooted in the Cavit carefully tended by the brings structure and notes of northern Trentino where warm dream with world- tradition. The winery families in the Cavit local raspberries. Notes of currents, temperatures in the summer renown winemakers to practices sustainable cooperative, each of cherries and red fruit are help in the development of ripe bring Pinot Grigio and farming with renewable which takes meticulous particularly intense in Lagrein concentrated fruit and elegant care of the vineyards and which also imparts balance and other indigenous energy and conservation elegance. Merlot brings aromatics while the cool varieties from Trentino to initiatives, along with fruit which make these complexity of aromas, evenings maintain the fruit’s US consumers. carbon footprint high altitude wines so roundness and soft tannins acidity, resulting in wines that mitigation. All wines are expressive and special. resulting in a wine of incredible are refreshing and very well- vegan. structure and finesse. balanced. 1 ALTA LUNA APPELLATION // Dolomiti IGT Pinot Grigio GRAPE VARIETAL // The Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT title 100% Pinot Grigio was introduced in 1996, Just after the IGT category was established. A member of Pinot family, Pinot Dolomiti IGT covers wines from the Grigio is a pink-skinned mutation northern appellation of Trentino- DID YOU KNOW? of Pinot Noir. Pinot Grigio wines are Alto Adige and allows for wine to be most commonly described as dry made in any style: red, white, rosé The grapes are from the hills and white wines with relatively high and sparkling. foothills of the Adige Valley, acidity. These characteristics are bordering Trentino and Alto complemented by aromas of lemon, Adige in a town called Roverè lime, green apple and blossoms.. della Luna. These select high altitude vineyards have perfect aspects, and thermal excursion. ABOUT THE WINERY // The climate is typical of the STYLE // Alta Luna was established in 2011, northern areas of Trentino -- high Grapes are harvested by hand and located in Northern Italy’s Trentino temperatures in the summer, undergo temperature-controlled region. Winemaker Anselmo Martini which help in the development of fermentation in stainless steel has been producing quality wines in very fruity and elegant aromatics, tanks, with a gentle pressing. Northern Italy for decades, and his with cool climate contributes to depth of experience shines through in wines that taste pleasantly crisp On the nose, persistent and Alta Luna, which uses grapes grown in and are balanced with perfect aromatic, offering floral notes and some of the best, high altitude acidity. Soils are of glacial-alluvial nuances of fresh peach and vineyards of Trentino. The winery origin, rich in texture and well golden apple. Elegantly structured practices sustainable farming with drained. and well balanced on the palate, renewable energy and conservation Alta Luna’s sleek and modern with a crisp, refreshing character initiatives, along with carbon footprint packaging features a water- and a long finish. mitigation. All wines are vegan. colored depiction of the spectacular Dolomite mountains. 2 ALTA LUNA GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Pinot Noir APPELLATION // Dolomiti IGT Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is the world’s most The Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT title popular light-bodied red wine. It’s was introduced in 1996, Just after loved for its red fruit, flower, and the IGT category was established. spice aromas that are accentuated Dolomiti IGT covers wines from the by a long, smooth finish. northern appellation of Trentino- DID YOU KNOW? Alto Adige and allows for wine to be Pinot's clonal diversity and made in any style: red, white, rosé and sparkling. The grapes are from the hills and tendency to mutate is linked to its foothills of the Adige Valley, age – it is believed to have existed bordering Trentino and Alto for over 2000 years! Adige in a town called Roverè della Luna. These select high altitude vineyards have perfect aspects, and thermal excursion. ABOUT THE WINERY // The climate is typical of the STYLE // Alta Luna was established in 2011, northern areas of Trentino -- high Grapes are harvested by hand and located in Northern Italy’s Trentino temperatures in the summer, undergo a traditional red region. Winemaker Anselmo Martini which help in the development of fermentation in stainless steel has been producing quality wines in very fruity and elegant aromatics, tanks, including maceration on the Northern Italy for decades, and his with cool climate contributes to skins for 6-7 days. The resulting depth of experience shines through in wines that taste pleasantly crisp wine has fragrances of cherry, Alta Luna, which uses grapes grown in and are balanced with perfect plum, and berry aromas on the some of the best, high altitude acidity. Soils are of glacial-alluvial nose that mingle with notes of vineyards of Trentino. The winery origin, rich in texture and well spice and tobacco. Soft, supple practices sustainable farming with drained. tannins and refreshing acidity are renewable energy and conservation Alta Luna’s sleek and modern beautifully balanced by ripe cherry initiatives, along with carbon footprint packaging features a water- fruit flavors on the palate. mitigation. All wines are vegan. colored depiction of the spectacular Dolomite mountains. 3 GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // ALTA LUNA 100% Sauvignon Blanc Dolomiti IGT The Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT title Sauvignon Blanc is a green skinned was introduced in 1996, Just after Sauvignon Blanc grape variety that originated in the the IGT category was established. Bordeaux region of France. In Dolomiti IGT covers wines from the cooler climates, like Médoc, the northern appellation of Trentino- grape has a tendency to produce Alto Adige and allows for wine to be wines with noticeable acidity made in any style: red, white, rosé DID YOU KNOW? tropical, herbaceous hints and and sparkling. floral notes. The grapes are from the hills and foothills of the Adige Valley, bordering Trentino and Alto Adige in a town called Roverè della Luna. These select high STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // altitude vineyards have perfect Grapes are late harvested in the Alta Luna was established in 2011, aspects, and thermal excursion. second half of September and are located in Northern Italy’s Trentino The climate is typical of the of limited yield. Whole clusters are region. Winemaker Anselmo Martini northern areas of Trentino -- high crushed and undergo a cold has been producing quality wines in temperatures in the summer, maceration for 12 hours in contact Northern Italy for decades, and his which help in the development of with the skins. depth of experience shines through in very fruity and elegant aromatics, Alta Luna, which uses grapes grown in with cool climate contributes to Sage and elderflower are present some of the best, high altitude wines that taste pleasantly crisp on the nose. The palate offers vineyards of Trentino. The winery and are balanced with perfect flavors of lime, green apple, practices sustainable farming with acidity. Soils are of glacial-alluvial passion fruit, and white peach. renewable energy and conservation origin, rich in texture and well Excellent as an aperitif, ideal with initiatives, along with carbon footprint drained. vegetable dishes or fresh fish. mitigation. All wines are vegan. Alta Luna’s sleek and modern packaging features a water- colored depiction of the spectacular Dolomite mountains. 4 ALTA LUNA GRAPE VARIETIES // APPELLATION // Dolomiti IGT 40% Teroldego Phases Red Blend The Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT title 30% Lagrein was introduced in 1996, Just after 30% Merlot the IGT category was established. Dolomiti IGT covers wines from the northern appellation of Trentino- DID YOU KNOW? Alto Adige and allows for wine to be made in any style: red, white, rosé The grapes are from the hills and and sparkling. The array of grape foothills of the Adige Valley, varieties used in this wines is bordering Trentino and Alto principally on those already well- Adige in a town called Roverè established in the Trentino Alto della Luna. These select high STYLE // Adige along with Merlot – an altitude vineyards have perfect On the nose, dark cherry, plum international variety. aspects, and thermal excursion. and blackberry aromas combine The climate is typical of the with intriguing spicy notes. On the ABOUT THE WINERY // northern areas of Trentino -- high palate, rich, concentrated dark Alta Luna was established in 2011, temperatures in the summer, fruit character against powerful located in Northern Italy’s Trentino which help in the development of yet silky tannins and bright acidity. region. Winemaker Anselmo Martini very fruity and elegant aromatics, This wine is aged in oak for 12 has been producing quality wines in with cool climate contributes to months.
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