VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE DOC

Turano vineyard: 8 hectares with mixed espalier and Veronese pergola layout and Monte Caro vineyard IO has a Guyot-type espalier layout density per hectare of approximately 3500 to 4000 plants with a yield of approximately 1.5 kg per vine

GROUND

Terraced hillside position from 150 to 300 meters above sea level, very calcareous composition with moderate alkalinity and an exploration of medium root depth. The scarce water availability and the high surface stoniness create a unique condition for a very low production but of extreme quality.

PAIRINGS

It goes well with savory first courses, roast main courses, grilled meats and aged cheeses

TASTING NOTES

Ruby red color of good intensity. Scent of small berries, from currants to blackberry jam, with hints of tobacco and light leather. Note the light bouquet of withered flowers, well integrated with the wood, which shines through in notes of wild licorice. Good balance on the palate, with good race and structure. Sensations that repeat themselves of vanilla, cherry / black cherry, which blend persistently with the aftertaste.

DESCRIPTION

The grapes are harvested rigorously by hand in small plastic crates and transported as soon as possible to the winemaking cellar; immediately afterwards they are poured into a selection belt before being crushed and destemmed. During this operation two or more p Characteristic of I SALTARI is the logic of harvesting the grapes which is carried out in three phases and more precisely: – a ripening part, to guarantee the integrity of the fruit – a riper part due to its complexity – a fraction of 10-15% overripe to provide greater consistency, breed and structure. Harvesting and vinification are all carried out separately. The vinification is carried out in steel tanks at a controlled temperature through punching down, pumping over and delestage. Upon racking, the wines from the three vinifications are kept separate and, after malolactic fermentation, transferred into wood of various capacities, essences and origins. 20-25 hl barrels 500-litre barrels 225-litre barriques Regular decanting, cellar care and subsequent blending during the 12-14 month maturation period give the wine balance and roundness of tannins. The bottling and the type of filtration used in wide septum keep the characteristics of the wine unaltered, amplifying its peculiarities in the aging phase in the bottle in rooms with a controlled temperature at 16-18 ° C. 20-25 hl barrels 500-litre barrels 225-litre barriques Regular decanting, cellar care and subsequent blending during the 12-14 month maturation period give the wine balance and roundness of tannins. The bottling and the type of filtration used in wide septum keep the characteristics of the wine unaltered, amplifying its peculiarities in the aging phase in the bottle in rooms with a controlled temperature at 16-18 ° C. 20-25 hl barrels 500-litre barrels 225-litre barriques Regular decanting, cellar care and subsequent blending during the 12-14 month maturation period give the wine balance and roundness of tannins. The bottling and the type of filtration used in wide septum keep the characteristics of the wine unaltered, amplifying its peculiarities in the aging phase in the bottle in rooms with a controlled temperature at 16-18 ° C.