Grape Varietal: | Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella |
Pronunciation: | “cor-vin-a””cor-vi-non-ay”
“ron-di-nella” |
Tasting Notes: | Wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it a good balance. Has a persistent flavor. |
Food Pairing: | Tastes well with red meat or aged cheeses. |
Serving Notes: | 16-18C |
Grape History: | This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone, such as Mezzane and Tregnago Hills. |
Harvest: | Harvests at the end of September, beginning of October. |
Vinification: | Appassimento method, a process where grapes are left to dry for several months and then pressed. |
Aging: | In Slavonian oak barrel for about 3 years. |
Bottling: | Varies |
Alcoholic Content: | 16% by volume |
Sugar: | 5 g/l |
Total Acidity: | 6.9 g/l |
Location: | Veneto Region |
Altitude: | 825-990 feet |
Soil: | Clay and limestone with a strong rock structure. |
Density: | 5500 vines/hectate |
Trimming Technique: | Guvot |
Structure: | Varies |