Merkki: Il Canovino

Pakkaus : 0,75 l

Alkoholiprosentti : 15% Vol.

Region: Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.

Vineyards: Selected hillside wineyards, at 200 and 250 mt, in heart of Valpolicella Classica, planted in calcareous soils.

Grapes: Corvina Veronese and Corvinone Veronese 80%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%. Bunches are hand picked.

Drying Process: Traditional natural drying of the grapes starting at the end of september for 90-100 days with a natural loose of 35-40% of the weight.

Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by a 30-days maceration on the skins.

Ageing: 70% of the wine is refined for 24 months in big oak barrels and 30% of the wine is refined for 24 months in new French barriques in barriques from Allier oak, then 12 months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red colour with violet edge. Warm, spicy, powerful bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla. Full, rich, velvety flavour.

Analysis: Alcohol 15,0% Vol. Total Acidity totale 5,9 g/l. Residual Sugar 7,2 g/l. Dry Extract 33 g/l.

Food suggestions: Traditionally served with game, braised, meats and fully matured cheeses. Generally considered a wine for meditation, it is great after-dinner. Recommended drinking temperature 17-18 °C.

Bottle: Bottiglie Bordolese Arno 600 gr. Antique glass. cl 75. Box of 6. Bottles horizontally.