HiteJinro Launches Three Types of 'Austo' Wine from Italian Chevico Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Hite Jinro announced on the 14th that it will launch three types of wine from the Italian Cavicco Group, called 'Austo'.

Established in 1963 as a cooperative of 4,500 grape producers, the Cavicco Group is one of the largest wine producers in Italy. It owns 20 wineries in major wine-producing regions such as Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, producing over 100,000 tons of wine annually and exporting 20 brands to more than 60 countries.

The newly launched 'Austo' includes three varieties: 'Novebolle Romagna Spumante', 'Merlot', and 'Chardonnay Oak', which will be simultaneously released in 50 countries. Among them, Novebolle Romagna Spumante is a 12-degree sparkling wine made from indigenous Italian grape varieties. It features a complex flavor profile by blending the Trebbiano variety, known for its rich fruit aroma and fresh acidity, with the Pamoso variety, which has a deep berry scent. Additionally, it undergoes secondary fermentation using the German Charmat method along with lees, the residue of wine yeast, resulting in a clear and pale yellow shine and a refined sparkling sensation.

The three Austo varieties will be available for purchase at Hyundai Department Store (Mokdong Branch, Cheonho Branch, Pangyo Branch), Hyundai Premium Outlet Songdo Branch, and Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch.