VINES.  Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta.
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, with selection in plateaux of the best grapes.
DRYING. In drying loft at low temperature and controlled humidity.
VINIFICATION. Grape destemming and crushing, addition of selected yeasts.
FERMENTATION. Maceration in steel vats at 20°C.
AGEING. 48 months in local own winery.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS. Impenetrable dark red colour, hints of sour black cherry jam, balsamic notes and chocolate. Fruity, soft with an elegant tannin.
FOOD PAIRING. Small pastries (without cream or fillings) and chocolate dessert.
RECOMMENDED TYPICAL DISH. Torta Sbrisolona.
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE. 14° C.