Classification: Bianco Veronese i.g.t.

Type of wine: dry white

First vintage produced: 2006

Production zone: vineyards of the Cordevigo Estate at Cavaion Veronese, in the morainic hills in the hinterland of Lake Garda, in the grounds of the 18th century Villa Cordevigo

Type of soil: clay mixed with pebbles, typical of the morainic hills deposited by the glaciers that formed the area of Lake Garda

Grapes: Garganega 75% and Sauvignon Blanc 25%

Training system: traditional Veronese Pergola

Yield per hectare: 9,000 kilos

Harvest period: the first week of October

Vinification: the Garganega and Sauvignon Blanc grapes are picke separately and then allowed to over-ripen in crates for 3 weeks, in order to obtain greater fruit concentration. After soft pressing of the grapes, the must is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, prior to completing its fermentation in 30-hectolitre French (Allier) oak barrels, in which the malolactic fermentation also takes place, making the wine more mellow and rounded

Maturation: 8 months in oak casks and a further 90 days’ maturation
in bottle prior to release

Number of bottles produced: 15.000

TASTING NOTE
Colour: yellow with brilliant golden highlights

Nose: intensely fruity, with fresh notes of Golden Delicious apples, greengages, pineapple and citrus fruits, along with elegant vegetal hints of sage, wild flowers and chlorophyll

Flavour: on the palate it is full, rich and tangy, with attractive mellow fruit and elegant floral notes, enriched on the finish by appealing mineral tones

Serving suggestions: this white wine of considerable personality goes well with all fish dishes, even standing up to very complex recipes. It is excellent with vegetable-based dishes (pasta, quiches), and makes a perfect accompaniment for asparagus. It may also be served with grilled white meats and with moderately mature cheeses

Note: its aromas will evolve over time and so it is suitable for a few years’ ageing

Alcohol: 13.5% vol