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