Zenato Bardolino
Wine Description
The Zenato winery possesses a strong link to the richness of its local history and culture, and continues to develop this connection today. The estate is based in a territory that surrounds Lake Garda, with an extraordinary microclimate that allows for an optimal growing season.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
limy clay, morainic, rich in rock fragments
Elevation:
328 - 492 feet
Exposure:
southeastern
Harvest time:
end of September, beginning of October
Bottles produced of this wine:
50,000
Average Vine Age:
30 years
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10 days
Varietal composition:
65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Fermentation container:
steel tanks
Maceration technique:
traditional maceration
Fining agent:
vegan
Total SO2
65
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.59
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2
65
Residual sugar:
4.7 g/L
Wine Production
A blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. Once the grapes have been destemmed and pressed, they are left to ferment for 10 days in stainless-steel tanks at a temperature of 26°C. At the end of the fermentation, the wine is separated from the skins by soft pressing.
About the Vineyard
Vineyards with an average age of 30 years are located along the southeast coast of Lake Garda, between the townships of Bardolino and Peschiera.
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