Valpolicella Doc Superiore - Tenuta Vignega

Place: Pescantina , Verona Nord , ITALY

Name and Company: Tenuta Vignega dell’ Azienda Agricola Cristiana Bettili

Type: Organic

Method of training: Pergola Veronese and Guyot exposure: east – west

Soil: Limestone

Grape Varieties: Corvina 70% Rondinella 15% Other red varieties 15%(Cabernet sauvignon, oseleta, croatina)

Harvest: by hand

Vinification and Sparklins: The grapes are late harvested by hand for making a selection of the best grapes, pressed and left in a cold maceration for 5 days when starts a spontaneous fermentation. After devatting part of the wine rests for few months (max 4) in a large oak barrel to enrich the structure of the wine

Sensorial Freatures: Brilliant ruby red colour with with purple shades that denote the youth of the wine, the aspect is consistent. The nose is elegant and rich of fruity hints: primarily ripe cherry and raspberries: the quick passage in the oak did not invade the original aromas. The palate is soft and well balanced with a good acidity. Long fruity aftertaste

Serving suggestions: Pasta with meat sauces, grilled beef, seasoned cheeses

Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C

Alcoholic Gradation: 13% vol