{"product_id":"roccafiore-collina-doro-2006","title":"Roccafiore, Collina D'Oro 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoccafiore Collina D’Oro 2006 is an elegant sweet wine from Italy, crafted from Moscato Giallo and now offering beautifully evolved, mature character. This is a bottle for those who appreciate aged dessert wines with complexity, balance and a touch of rarity. While there may be some signs of cellar wear on the exterior, the wine itself has been optimally stored and remains in excellent drinking condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Collina D’Oro 2006 shows a deep golden to amber hue, a clear sign of both the Moscato Giallo grape and its extended bottle age. The color clings to the glass with a rich, almost honeyed viscosity.\n\nOn the nose, expect an enticing bouquet of dried apricot, candied citrus peel, acacia honey and orange blossom, layered with notes of caramelized pear, toasted nuts and a hint of saffron and tea leaves that come with age. The palate is lusciously sweet yet refined, with flavors of dried stone fruits, marmalade, honeycomb and hints of fig and candied ginger, all supported by a fresh line of acidity that keeps the wine from feeling heavy. The texture is silky and mouthcoating, leading into a long, warming finish with lingering floral and citrus notes. At this age, the wine is fully mature and drinking beautifully now, but well-stored bottles can continue to hold and develop more tertiary nuances over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoccafiore works in the undulating hills of central Italy, where a mix of clay-limestone soils, generous sunshine and cooling evening breezes create an ideal environment for aromatic varieties like Moscato Giallo. Grapes for a sweet cuvée such as Collina D’Oro are typically picked later in the season, when natural sugar concentration is higher and flavors more intense, often with careful, selective hand harvesting to ensure only the healthiest, ripest bunches are used. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and fermentation is conducted at controlled temperatures to preserve the delicate floral and fruit aromatics of Moscato Giallo, with fermentation halted early (or natural sweetness retained) to leave residual sugar. The wine is then matured—often in a combination of stainless steel and possibly neutral wood—before being bottled for extended aging, allowing the primary fruit to evolve into deeper, honeyed and nutty notes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollina D’Oro 2006 is a natural companion to desserts featuring stone fruits, citrus or nuts—think apricot tart, lemon cake, almond biscotti or an orange and olive oil cake. It also pairs beautifully with blue cheeses, aged hard cheeses and foie gras, where its sweetness and acidity cut through richness and salt. Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to highlight its aromatic profile without muting the complexity that age has brought. Decanting is generally not necessary, but gently pouring the wine into a small carafe 15–20 minutes before serving can help it open up, especially if it has been cellared for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoccafiore is a quality-focused estate from central Italy, known especially for its work in Umbria, where rolling hills and varied soils provide an excellent backdrop for both native and aromatic grape varieties. The winery has built a solid reputation for combining respect for tradition with a modern, sustainable approach in the vineyard and cellar, often emphasizing careful vineyard management and precise, clean winemaking. Within its region, Roccafiore is recognized for producing characterful wines that reflect the local terroir while remaining approachable and food-friendly, and cuvées like Collina D’Oro highlight the estate’s ability to craft distinctive, ageworthy sweet wines alongside its dry offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roccafiore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256133603665,"sku":"EOW-ROC-SØDVIN-2006-0375","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/DSC09484-Edit.png?v=1783462840","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/roccafiore-collina-doro-2006","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}