Vineyards

Background: we considered many different ways of crafting a wine that would synthesize and express the micro-terroirs from which we draw our grapes, and in the end we were able to produce a new wine with all of the quality that we demand in our wines. “I Vigneti” (The Vineyards) exemplifies in fact the viticultural richness of the Monti Berici area (Buso dea Giareta), which boasts vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, along with all of the native varieties traditionally utilised by Verona-area producers: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and many more… Ours is a relatively simple project: rather than an ambitious, convoluted creation we offer a casual, open-hearted friend who lusts after no lofty laurels….

Grapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot 50% Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta

Vinification and maturation: Picked at various moments, but at perfect ripeness, the Cabernets, or better, the “Bordeaux Blend,” were fermented than matured in once- and twice-used French barriques for 24 months. The Corvinas, or, better, the “Valpolicella Blend,” were harvested at correct ripeness, then the wine macerated on the fermented grape skins that had produced Amarone; it was then matured in medium-size Slavonian oak casks for 24 months.

Sensory profile: With an appearance that perfectly reflects its component grapes, I Vigneti offers a notably harmonious, refined and elegant bouquet, releasing fragrances of cherry, dried plum, and wild red berry fruit. Its palate immediately impresses with the smooth sweetness of its fruit, while the leisurely development in the mouth and long-lingering finish contribute to its complexity and confirm its elegance.

Serving suggestion: Soups, medium-aged cheeses, and a wide range of sausages and fine meat dishes.