Venezia

VENEZIA

Soil
Alluvial, made of “caranto”, a mix of white clay and minerals from the Dolomites mountains

Production Area
It is produced in the Le Ronche estate, located in Fossalta di Piave. "Le Ronche" is the name of the place where this vineyard is located, at about 10 km from the Adriatic sea and at 50 km from the Dolomites mountains

Climate
Mild, with very few rain showers and high summer temperature which allows the grapes to ripen in the best conditions

Grape Variety
58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon

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 produce grapes rich in body and aroma

Harvest
End of September - beginning of October, picking up very ripe grapes, with a deep colour and a complete aromatic structure

Vinification
Destemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature with frequent pumping over. After this period the wine is taken out and ends its fermentation in stainless steel vats. The wine matures for about 12 months on its noble lees in oak barrique

Tasting Characteristics
Intense ruby colour, ripe red fruit bouquet, full body, smooth, with the right level of tannins and notes of wild fruit

Pairings
Ideal with tagliatelle with Bolognese sauce, beef carpaccio (recipe invented in Venice), roast meat and salami

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
12,5-13,5% by vol. (it depends on the vintage)