Merkki: Valentina Cubi

GRAPES
Vitigni: 75% corvina e 25% rondinella
VINEYARDS
The grapes were grown in the estate’s own vineyards, Monte Tenda,
Monte Crosetta and Rass, in the hills of the village of Fumane. The
average density of these vineyards is between 3000 and 5000
vines/ha and are both guyot as well as classic pergola trained. The
vines are planted on poor soils with a high rock content.
YIELD PER HECTARE
7 tonnes (from 3000 to 5000 vines per ha depending on age and on
growing system).
GRAPEVINE TRELLISING SYSTEM
Guyot, Pergola both double and simple .
HARVEST DATE
The grapes for the Amarone were hand picked from the 24th of
Septemper until October 2nd. The selection method is laborious as
only the best part of each bunch is being picked.
VINIFICATION
After the grapes were picked they were dried for 90 days. Alcoholic
fermentation took place in temperature controlled tronconic
stainless steel tanks with daily pigeage. The wine remained on the
skins for a total of 40 days and went through malolactic
fermentation in stainless steel.
ELEVAGE
After Fermentation the wine was racked off the skins and the gross
lees into large oak casks of 30 hectolitre in which it was aged for 33
months. After bottling the wine underwent an additional 12 months
of ageing in the estate’s cellars.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTIC
Beautiful, concentrated ruby colour. Perfumed and elegant, with
dark cherry and blackberry fruit with a hint of vanilla pod,
cinnamon bark, and dark, spicy chocolate. Great freshness and
succulence on the palate, with lovely tannic grip and a long red fruit
and spice finish. Repays and deserves extended cellaring.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 16,50%
Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
Sugars: 4,50 g/l