Redentore
Veneto, Italy
The De Stefani family has been producing wines in the Veneto region in Italy for four generations, dating back to the late 1800s. Based in Refrontolo, a small, hilly village between the two famous Prosecco towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, Alessandro De Stefani focusses on small production wines made naturally. The name Redentore is an homage to the culture of Venice. Redentore, meaning redemption, is meant to evoke the traditional Redentore Festival, held every third weekend in July in Venice. The festival celebrates the end of the plague that struck Venice between 1575 and 1577.
Redentore wines are made using only organic grapes. No chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are used. In fact, Alessandro De Stefani goes out of his way to create an environment conducive to the proliferation of good insects, wild animals and microorganisms in the soil. He even prepares his own compost every year. The Redentore wines come from vineyards located in the Piave valley and the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills, north of Venice
Our Selections
Redentore Prosecco Rose 2022
85% Glera and 15% Pinot Noir – a perfectly pink Rosé with 8 g/l RS and only 11.5% Alc. 100% estate fruit from 15-year-old organic vines planted to clay/limestone soils. second fermentation via Charmat process with no added sulphur. The wine has a beautiful pink color, a persistent bead, and focused notes of pear, raspberries, and white flowers. Delicious!
Redentore Prosecco Millesimato 2022
Not all Proseccos are equal. Redentore’s Prosecco Millesimato, made from 100% Glera from 15+ year old estate grown, organic vines, is a standout. The vines are planted on clay soils, rich in limestone, which adds an extra layer of complexity. The wine has a delicate straw color with lovely apple and pear aromas and a pretty floral note. On the palate, the wine has a persistent bead, lovely texture, and a long finish. 11% alcohol and 8 g/l RS.
Pinot Grigio IGT delle Venezie 2022
100% Pinot Grigio from 18-20 year-old, estate-grown vines planted in alluvial soils, rich in clay. Upon arrival in the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, followed by a soft pressing, static clarification and fermentation exclusively with wild yeasts at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats at 18° C. The wine is kept on its fine lees for several months in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. The lees are frequently stirred to add depth and texture. The wine is bottled without the addition of any sulfites whatsoever. The checkered label is meant as an homage to the tiled floor of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.
Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2021
100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from estate grown fruit. The grapes are all de-stemmed then macerated for 10-15 days in tanks at a temperature of 25-28°C, with frequent pumping over. The wine is fermented with wild yeasts at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures for several months on its fine lees in used barrique. This is a consistent top seller with soft tannins and juicy dark fruits.