Rosso Veneto I.G.T.

GRAPES

Cabernet franc-Carmenère.

HARVEST

Third decade of September. Manually harvested and transported in crates.

VINEYARD

The grapes come from the vineyards in hillside village of Soàstene, in the Colli Berici area, Municipality of Brendola.

VINIFICATION

Grapes are destalked and crushed. 10 days maceration in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 28°C. Malolactic fermentation follows alcoholic fermentation.

MATURATION

Nine months in 2nd - 3rd passage barriques. Two months in bottles.

COLOUR

Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.

PERFUME

Intense and characteristic with scents of aromatic herbs and small red fruits among which are blueberry, and cherry, on a vein of light sweet spices.

TASTE

The mouth confirms the fruitiness and the typical picked up by the nose, with freshness and tannicity present and well balanced. Endowed with a good structure and persistent aftertaste.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Red meat dishes, wild game, braised beef, aged and tasty cheeses.

SERVE

At a temperature of 17°-18°C.

PRESERVATION

For a correct storage of the wine keep the bottles laid down at a temperature within 15° and 18°C.