Soave Roncà Monte Calvarina

GRAPE VARIETES: Garganega.

VINEYARDS: 2 hectares of Guyot, clay rich soils of volcanic origin on Mount Calvarina in the municipality of Roncà, in the locality of iotto Piane. 5000 vines/hectare.

VINEYARD AGE: 20 years.

HARVEST: hand-picked in 6 kg crates.

PERIOD: the grapes are harvested during the second week of October and placed in drying rooms for 4 to 5 weeks.

FERMENTATION and AGBING: in steel vats and 30 hl oak barrels for 12 months. Followed by one year in the bottle before release.

APPEARANCE: yellow with intense straw-coloured hues.

ON THE NOSE: complex with predominance of yellow drupes, golden apple, raisins and ripe apricots. Spicy notes of ginger, turmeric and citrus peel.

TASTING NOTES: great roundness supported by solid savoriness. Sweet spicy hints and aromas of medicinal herbs. Persistant finish rich of dried fruit.

PAIRINGS: its complexity pairs elegantly with Venetian style liver, Baccalà alla Vicentina and grilled shellfish. Aged and hard cheeses.