M�rke: Domini Veneti

Format : 0,5

Gradering : Non disponibile

Type: sweet red wine

Vines: Corvina 70%, Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 15%

Analytical data: Alcohol: 12.50 % Vol. Residual reducing sugars: 150.00 g/l Total acidity: 7.00 g/l Total dry extract: 51.00 g/l pH: 3.60

THE VINEYARD

Description of the vineyard: located in the heart of Valpolicella Classico in the hills of Negrar on dry stonewalled terraces facing southeast, at an altitude of between 120 and 250 metres above sea level. Soil type: alluvial soils. Grass sward between vines.

Farming system: Pergola Veronese.

Age of the vines: 20 years.

Planting density: 3,300 vines per hectare.

Of buds per vine: 16.

Yield per hectare: 44 hl.

PRODUCTION

Grape harvest: hand harvested in the last week of September. Appassimento (Drying) for 120 days.

Winemaking: Destemmed, then gentle pneumatic pressing at the beginning of January. Fermented at temperatures between 12°and 23° C. Maceration for 20 days with manual punch-down of cap 3 times a day. Complete malolactic fermentation. Maturation in stainless steel vats for 6 months and then in bottle for 4 months.

Stabilization: Natural.

THE CHARACTERISTICS

Colour: ruby red, with violet hints.

Perfume: aromas of fruit, especially raspberry, cherry, prunes and plum.

Flavor: sweet, soft and velvety, with warm notes of raisins on the finish. A sweet red wine, unique to the Italian wine scene.

CONSUMPTION

Conservation: It can be cellared for up to 5 years, ideally at a constant 14-15°C, laid down and in the dark.

Service mode: Serve at a temperature of around 14-16°C.

Food combining: A fine companion for all types of crunchy biscuits like cantuccini, perfect with dark chocolate. A good match with mature cheese and spiced fruit dishes.