Rotari

Rotari operates from Mezzocorona in the Piana Rotaliana, a valley floor location framed by the Dolomites in Trentino-Alto Adige. The winery is part of the Mezzacorona Group, a cooperative enterprise with roots dating to 1904, and stands as one of the largest metodo classico producers in all of Italy. Its distinctive modern cellar features a characteristic wave roof design inspired by the terraced vineyards of the surrounding landscape.

• Named after the Lombard King Rotari, whose 7th-century edict included provisions governing winemaking
• Operates under the Trentodoc (Trento DOC) appellation, the classification for Trentino metodo classico wines
• Part of the Mezzacorona Group, which manages over 3,600 hectares of vineyards across the region
• Architecture reflects the terraced vineyard landscape through its signature wave roof design

Rotari sources fruit from approximately 2,600 hectares within Trentino-Alto Adige, with vineyards planted at elevations ranging from 950 to 2,500 feet above sea level. The soils are dolomitic marl and calcareous chalk, rich in minerals, and well suited to the production of high-acid sparkling wine base. The climate is alpine, shaped by mountain breezes and a strong diurnal temperature range, with Mediterranean influences from Lake Garda moderating conditions to the south. Vines are trained using the traditional Trentino pergola system.

• Elevations range from 950 to 2,500 feet, with some vineyards averaging 500 meters altitude
• Soils are dolomitic marl and calcareous chalk, providing strong mineral character
• Alpine climate with high-altitude breezes produces significant day-to-night temperature variation
• Mediterranean influence from Lake Garda to the south tempers the overall growing conditions

Rotari works exclusively with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the two varieties that form the backbone of the Trentodoc appellation. Wines are produced by the Metodo Classico process, meaning secondary fermentation takes place in bottle, followed by a minimum of 24 months aging on the lees before disgorgement. This extended contact builds the complexity and fine persistent mousse characteristic of the house style.

• Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the two permitted grapes for Trentodoc production
• Metodo Classico requires secondary fermentation in bottle, the same method used in Champagne
• Minimum 24 months on the lees before disgorgement, developing toasty, autolytic complexity
• Rotari Flavio Trentodoc has earned Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri for 11 consecutive years

Trentodoc is the Trento DOC appellation dedicated entirely to metodo classico sparkling wine. It covers the Trentino province and requires production by traditional method with extended lees aging. Rotari's consistent critical recognition, especially the long run of Tre Bicchieri awards for its Flavio cuvee, has helped raise the profile of Trentodoc on the international stage.

• Trentodoc is Italy's dedicated appellation for metodo classico sparkling wine
• Appellation covers the Trentino province in the Trentino-Alto Adige region
• Rotari Flavio has received Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso for 11 consecutive editions
• Rotari ranks among the largest producers of metodo classico sparkling wine in Italy