Production zone: Verona province
Soil: mostly dark and red soils rich in debris, calcareous marls and basalt
Grape blend: Corvina – Cabernet
Harvest: highly selected grapes picked by hand into trays
Winemaking: 3-month natural drying, traditional skin contact for 4-5 weeks
Ageing: in clay pots, oak barrels and barriques for 2 years, subsequently in bottle before release
Alcool: 16 % vol.
Colour: vivid ruby red with garnet tinges
Bouquet: rich nose with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, vanilla and sweet spices
Taste: full body, warm and well-encompassing the palate. Long finish with silky tannins
Consumption: within 8-10 years at 18° degrees
Foods combinations: earthy meals, game, fermented cheeses or simply as meditation wine