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Soil
In Refrontolo the soil is particularly rich in clay and tufa, which characterises the wine. In Fossalta di Piave the alluvial soil is very rich in clay

Production Area
Marzemino grapes are grown in the Colvendrame estate in Refrontolo, in the hills between Conegliano e Valdobbiadene, north of Venice. Refosco, Carmenere, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are grown in the Le Ronche estate, located in Fossalta di Piave

Climate
Mild, with very few rain showers and high summer temperature which allow the grapes to ripen in the best conditions. There are wide changes of temperature between day and night, which is ideal for the preservation of the aroma and the acidity of the grapes

Grape Variety
20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Carmenere, 20% Refosco and 20% Marzemino

Density Of The Plantation And Training System
8.400 vines per hectare trained with guyot system

Year Of The Plantation
1986-2009

Vineyard Management
To obtain a perfect ripening of the grapes, beyond the normal vineyard management, we carry out summer pruning and careful leaf thinning. Furthermore, the yield is kept very low in order to raise the qualitative features and the concentration of the berries

Harvest
From the end of September and the beginning of October, with an extreme ripening of the grapes, allowing them to reach the highest peak of colour deepness, complete their aromatic structure and smoothen tannins

Vinification
The Marzemino and Refosco grapes are dried and the other part follows a classical vinification at controlled temperature. Then the dried grapes are destemmed and crushed, the fermentation will occur in special vessels at controlled temperature. Then the wine refines for 12 months in barrique, followed by an additional 12 months refining in bottle

Tasting Characteristics
Deep ruby colour, intense scents of ripe fruit, prunes, violet, with ethereal and spicy notes; full body, very important structure, with layers of silky tannins and a complex bouquet

Pairings
Excellent with stuffed fresh pasta, grilled meat and salumi

Service Temperature
16°-18°C

Storage
In a cool and dark place, keeping the bottle in a horizontal position. Its structure and complexity enable the wine to improve during maturation in the bottle, which can last up to 15 years, reaching the top after 10 years from the vintage

Alcoholic Grade
13-14,5% by vol. (it depends on the vintage)