VALPOLICELLA DOC TENUTA VIGNEGA
Description
PLACE : Pescantina , Verona Nord , ITALY lat 45°29’4’’56 N long 10°52’10’’20 E , height 140 m slm
TYPE : Organic
METHOD OF TRAINING : Pergola Veronese and Guyot exposure: north/east –south
SOIL: Limestone
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina 60% Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 15%, Other red grapes 10% (Cabernet Sauvignon 6%- Oseleta 4%)
HARVEST: by hand
VINIFICATION: Crushing and destemming, Fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature with maceration for 6-8 days. After few rackings the aging is in stainless steel vats..
SENSORIAL FEATURES: Lively ruby red colour, consistent. Elegant bouquet with hints of cherry and fresh violets. The palate is balanced, soft, persistent with a pleasant sweet fruit aftertaste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS : Grilled and boiled meat, medium-hard cheeses (monte veronese mezzano).
SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-18° C ALCOHOLIC GRADATION: 12.5% vol