classification D.O.C.G.
type Red
country Italy
region Veneto
province Verona
Vintage available 2017
Grape variety Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Type of farming Conventional
Harvest Hand-picked in September-October. Grapes are then left drying in stores for about 120 days
Destemmed and gently pneumatic pressed. Fermentation from 12° to 23° C, 30 days slow maceration of which 12 at cold temperature. Manual punching down 3 times a day. Full malolactic fermentation.
24 months barrels aging followed by 6 months in bottle.
Ruby red, dense and compact. Intense and persistent on the nose with floral and fruity aromas of sour cherries in alcohol and dried prunes. Wide range of sweet spices. On the palate it denotes structure and decisive smoothness as well as a velvety tannicity.
Sizes and special packaging 75 cl Burgundy-style bottles