Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC Spumante Dolce Bava

What kind of wine is it

Malvasia Rosé by Bava is a sweet, aromatic sparkling rosé, of the Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco type. It has a cherry-pink hue with lively highlights, an intense aroma of rose and strawberry, and a creamy mousse that is well balanced. It is a delicate sparkling wine, crafted for those seeking a sweet, fragrant sip.

Where it comes from

The grapes come from the hills of the Upper Asti area, in Piedmont, from a few municipalities in the northern part of the province of Asti, at altitudes above 150 meters above sea level. The soil is calcareous, pale in color, with gypsum outcrops. For over sixty years the Bava family has worked with local growers to bring out the best in these grapes, while Malvasia Rosé has been produced since the late 1970s.

How it is made

The wine is made from Malvasia di Schierano and Malvasia Nera Lunga, red-skinned, aromatic grapes trained to guyot. After crushing, the grapes undergo a two-day cold maceration before pressing: the free-run must carries its intense fragrance and lovely color. After natural settling, the must is kept at a low temperature until fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, which may even take place several months after the harvest, shortly before bottling. No bottle aging is required.

Tasting notes

In the glass it shows a cherry-pink hue with lively highlights. The nose is intense and rich in rose and strawberry. On the palate it is pleasantly sweet, with a creamy mousse, well balanced, and a light tannic touch that leaves a pleasant final sensation.

What to pair it with

Malvasia Rosé works well as an ingredient in refreshing long drinks and refined cocktails. Enjoyed on its own, it pairs beautifully with fruit desserts, cakes and petits fours, where the aromatic sweetness and creamy mousse complete the end of the meal.

When to serve it

It is a sparkling wine for aperitifs and toasts, ideal for celebrations and social occasions. It can also be used to make shareable cocktails. Its sweet, fragrant profile makes it a go-to choice for lovers of aromatic rosé sparklers.