Wine Description

From the heart of the famous Valpolicella region, this blend of 65% Corvina Veronese, 30% Rondinella and 5% Molinara is vinified in stainless steel tanks. A brief maceration with the skins allows for greater flavor and aroma extraction.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant ruby red in color with fresh cherry and plum aromas. This is an excellent accompaniment to Italian antipasti, pasta dishes and other typical Mediterranean cuisine—the perfect red wine match for fish.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Valpolicella Classico zone
Size of vineyard (acres):	80
Soil composition:	Clay, chalk and volcanic
Training method:	Pergola and Guyot
Elevation (feet):	594-825
Vines/acre:	1,200-2,000
Yield/acre (tons):	2.9
Exposure:	Southern/southwestern
Year vineyard planted:	1984

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	65% Corvina Veronese, 30% Rondinella and 5% Molinara
Harvest time:	October
First vintage of this wine:	1950
Number bottles produced of this wine:	300,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	9
Fermentation temperature (°F):	77-88
Maceration technique:	Pumpovers
Length of maceration (days):	9
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:	100 HL
Length of aging before bottling:	5 months
Length of bottle aging:	2 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	12.9%
pH level:	3.4
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	3.2
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.2
Dry extract (grams/liter):	27.2

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