Vino novello

Vino Novello is a type of wine produced in Italy. It is also known as "new wine" and is characterized by its young, fresh flavor. Vino Novello is typically released on the market a few weeks after the grape harvest, making it one of the first wines of the new vintage to be sold.

History

The tradition of producing Vino Novello dates back to ancient times. The Romans were known to produce a similar type of wine, which they called "vino novo". This tradition was carried on in Italy and is still practiced today.

Production

Vino Novello is produced using a special winemaking process known as carbonic maceration. This process involves fermenting whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-rich environment. This results in a wine with a fruity, light, and fresh flavor. The wine is typically bottled and sold within weeks of the grape harvest.

Characteristics

Vino Novello is characterized by its bright, ruby red color and its fresh, fruity flavor. It is typically light in body and low in tannins. The wine is meant to be consumed young and is not typically aged.

Consumption

Vino Novello is traditionally released on November 6th, in celebration of Saint Martin's Day. This day is often referred to as "San Martino", the day when "every must turns into wine". The wine is typically consumed as part of the celebrations and is often paired with roasted chestnuts.

See also

• Italian wine
• Carbonic maceration
• Saint Martin's Day