Soil type:
Volcanic, clay, excellent soil texture, high mineral content
Geological area:
Trissino, hilly, 300 metres a.s.l., south-eastern/south-western exposure
Harvest:
Harvested late September, handpicked into 8kg crates
Vinification:
Maceration on the skins, fermentation without adding yeasts in 40hl oak vat with controlled temperature, ageing in round 30hl barrels for 24 months
Colour:
Intense ruby with purple reflections
Aromas:
Violet and Rose, Elderflower and fruit, fresh vegetality, purple fig, walnut, cardamom
Palate:
Dry, warm and coating, silky tannins in perfect balance with the minerality, long finish
Food pairings:
Hard mature cheese, hare, wild boar, pheasant and traditional sausages