VINES. Corvina and Rondinella.
PRODUCTION AREA. Valpantena (Verona).
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS. Calcareous with high organic substances. Rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium.
VINE TRAINING TECHNIQUES. Guyot and Sloped Pergola Veronese.
HARVEST PERIOD. September and October.
DRYING. In drying loft at low temperature and controlled humidity.
VINIFICATION. Grape destemming and crushing, addition of selected yeasts.
FERMENTATION. Maceration in steel vats and daily racking.
AGEING. 60 months in local own winery.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS. Deep ruby red colour, aroma of cherry jam, vanilla, liquorice, tobacco. Warm, soft flavour, intense tannins.
FOOD PAIRING. Grilled meat, game, mature cheese.
RECOMMENDED TYPICAL DISH. Pastissada with polenta.
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE. 16°C.