Vineyards
Valpolicella Classico zone, located near the village of Jago, Italy. The soil is very stony, clay-limestone.
Winemaking
Ripe hand-harvested grapes are crushed and fermented preserving typical fresh and young character. The grapes undergo a cold pre-fermentation process for about 5 days, total contact with the skins lasts about 20 days. When drawn off, the highly aromatic Valpolicella has obtained good color and structure. It is stored cold for approximately 4 months before undergoing the “ripasso” process, which entails fermenting the wine on Amarone must for approximately 20 days to increase color, aroma, body, and fruit flavor. The wine is then aged for approximately 18 months in both casks and barrels to add structure and refinement, and an additional 1 month in the bottle before release.
Tasting Notes
Color: Intense ruby-red with tints of garnet.
Bouquet: Spice and dark fruit.
Taste: Well balanced, with flavors of wild berries on the finish.
Food Pairing
Excellent with roasts, stews, rich pastas and aged cheeses.
