2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese and Merlot
Classification Rosso del Veneto IGT
Region Veneto
Soil Predominantly cretaceous and calcareous, With clay
Orientation South-East Exposure At The Hilly S. Ambrogio Di Valpolicella Site
Harvest Dates First week of October
Vine Age 20
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size 30
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Guyot-trained vineyards are located at S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella and on the morainic hills of Garda, at elevations ranging from 50–60 m to 300–350 m a.s.l. Grapes are handpicked and sorted into 5 kg crates, lightly dried in dry, well-ventilated lofts, then slowly fermented on their skins for 15–20 days. The wine subsequently ages for 2 years in a 30 hL Slavonian-oak barrel.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; intense, fruity bouquet of cherry, sour cherry and small forest berries with spicy notes; warm, full-bodied palate with great structure.
Food Pairing Roasted game, grilled red meat and aged cheeses; also suitable as a contemplative wine.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via San Benedetto 8, 37019 Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 045 755 0300
Email
Owner
Zenato Family