RED IGT VENETO
Grapevine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Alcohol content
13,5%
Analysis
Acidità: < 5,5 g/l Zuccheri residui: < 1 g/l
Land
Medium-textured clay with caranto (calcareous substrate). Roncade, Teson and Pantiera vineyards
Breeding
Guyot e cordone speronato Densità: > 5.000 ceppi/ha; resa: < 60 q.li/ha
Harvest
Second half of September and first half of October
Vinification
Destemming-crushing; alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for at least 12 days with various repassings and delestage. Malolactic fermentation before ageing in wood.
Refinement
In French oak barriques and tonneaux of first and second passage for 18 to 24 months, assembled in 18 hl barrels. Further ageing in the bottle for a few months
Tasting notes
Colour
Ruby red tending to garnet
Perfume
Intense, ethereal, slightly oaky, it offers ripe fruit complemented by hints of spice. Tertiary aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, liquorice, cocoa, leather.
Taste
Dry, savoury, warm, rich in tannins that have been softened by ageing in barriques and tonneaux; remarkably persistent with a plum and cherry aftertaste
Pairings
Important red meat dishes and roasts. Becomes a meditation wine with ageing.
Service
18 - 20 °C
