2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Garda
Soil Clay-loam
Elevation 150.876 meters
Orientation Southwestern
Harvest Dates Early September; hand harvested
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Maceration 15 days
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Barrel Size 225
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 4,000 bottles
Bottles4,000
Production Details The Sansonina vineyard covers 10 acres, was planted in 1997, is trained to spur-pruned cordon at 3,600 vines per acre, and yielded 2.2 tons per acre. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 8–12 days at 79–82°F with pumpovers. The wine matures for 24 months in new-to-one-year-old barriques before bottling and receives 12–18 months of bottle aging. Winebow also lists total SO2 as 45 but displays no unit.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; crushed black cherries, cocoa, dried herbs and balsam; broad, velvety and mouth-filling, with strong tannins and elegant acidity
Food Pairing Steak, grilled tenderloin, baby back ribs, or hearty veal stew
Critics Ratings 91
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Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Garda
Soil Clay-loam
Elevation 150.876 meters
Orientation Southwestern
Harvest Dates Early September; hand harvested
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Maceration 15 days
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Barrel Size 225
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 1,000 bottles
Bottles1,000
Production Details The Sansonina vineyard covers 10 acres, was planted in 1997, is trained to spur-pruned cordon at 3,600 vines per acre, and yielded 2.2 tons per acre. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 8–12 days at 79–82°F with pumpovers. The wine matures for 24 months in new-to-one-year-old barriques before bottling and receives 12–18 months of bottle aging. Winebow also lists total SO2 as 60 but displays no unit.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; crushed black cherries, cocoa, dried herbs and balsam; broad, velvety and mouth-filling, with strong tannins and elegant acidity
Food Pairing Steak, grilled tenderloin, baby back ribs, or hearty veal stew
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via San Benedetto 8, 37019 Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 045 755 0300
Email
Owner
Zenato Family