Gegraphic Location

Figari (Marano di Valpolicella) hilly area in Valpolicella Classica close to Colle Masua.

Characteristics of the vineyard

Altitude: between 230 and 275 m above sea level

Exposure: west

Type of soil: soils originating from marine sediment, calcareous, not very deep and of average fertility

Planting System: Guyot, from 4000 to 4500 vines per hectare.

Harvest

Manual harvest, from the beginning to middle October; the grapes are carefully selected and placed in small baskets

Yield: 60-65 hectolitres of wine per hectare.

Vinification

The berries are gently destemmed and crushed.

Fermentation temperature: not exceeding 28 °C.

Length of maceration: 12 to 14 days, with daily remontage and delestage.

Malolactic fermentation: autumn.

Ageing in steel tanks: 3 months.

Ageing in wood: 6 – 9 months in Slavonian oak casks.

Ageing in bottle: 4 – 6 months.

Wine characteristics

Colour/Aroma/Taste: ruby red, with scents of preserved fruit and notes of vanilla and spices.

Alcohol content: 13% Vol.

Food pairing

With all first courses and soups, with white meat second courses, roast fish and soft cheeses.

Serve at 16 - 18 °C, in medium bowled glasses.