Rotari Winery – The Sophisticated World of Alpine Sparkling Wines

2025.08.27.

The Rotari Winery is nestled in the heart of Trentino, where the distinctive Alpine climate and the gentle influence of Lake Garda create a unique terroir. This environment is ideal for crafting elegant Trentodoc sparkling wines using the Metodo Classico method.

Rotari wines are primarily made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, grown under the traditional Trentino pergola system and harvested by hand. The high-altitude vineyards, significant diurnal temperature variation, and mineral-rich soils all contribute to the wines’ freshness, acidity, and complexity.

The winery excels not only in winemaking technology but also in environmental consciousness. Built with bio-architectural principles, the facility is energy-efficient and blends harmoniously into the landscape – its iconic wave-shaped roof reflects the forms of nature.

Rotari sparkling wines are both classic and modern: they blend the elegance of traditional methods with the freshness of Alpine character. Each bottle carries the breath of the mountains, precision, and style – this is Rotari, the “Classic from the Mountains.”

FLAVIO – The Pinnacle of the Rotari Metodo Classico Style

Flavio represents the finest expression of Metodo Classico sparkling wines from the Rotari winery. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, it originates from carefully selected vineyards in the Valle dell’Adige, located at altitudes between 250 and 800 meters above sea level. Hand-harvested fruit from limestone-clay soils delivers minerality, tension, and aromatic depth.

Part of the base wine is fermented in barrique, adding subtle oak notes without compromising freshness and acidity. The key to maturation lies in the specially designed bottle that facilitates fine yeast sedimentation, enabling a slow and controlled aging process. The result is a precisely structured, multi-layered sparkling wine that retains its refined character for years.

On the nose: Citrus fruits, white-fleshed stone fruits (peach, nectarine), with delicate hints of toasted hazelnuts and yeast.

On the palate: Dry, complex, finely creamy, with a long-lasting, silky perlage. Aromas of honey, toast, and a fine mineral finish supported by excellent acidity.

• Alcohol content: 13%

• Serving temperature: 6–7 °C

• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Why choose Flavio?

• Multiple Tre Bicchieri awards (Gambero Rosso)

• 94 points – James Suckling, 96 points – Doctor Wine

• Gold medals in prestigious international competitions

• An excellent choice for fine dining, seafood, or festive aperitifs

Flavio is far from an everyday sparkling wine – it is a refined, matured Trentodoc that showcases the noblest side of Italian sparkling wine culture. A must-try for those seeking depth, elegance, and sophisticated structure.