Questo vino

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are selected from hillside vineyards in Valpolicella.

Grapes

Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta and Merlot.

Vinification

Thirty percent of the grapes undergo partial appassimento for approximately 45 days. Fermentation lasts 12 days under temperature control at 25–30 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak casks.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13% vol. Bottle format: 750 ml.

Tasting profile

Deep, intense ruby red. The pronounced bouquet combines ripe red fruit—raspberry, sour cherry and plum—with ethereal and spicy nuances. The palate is harmonious, soft and warm, with savoury balance and excellent persistence through the finish.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18 °C. A versatile wine for the entire meal, particularly with uncomplicated dishes, white or red meat, and medium-aged cheeses.

Label / history

The name refers to the traditional wooden and bamboo racks called arele, on which grapes rest during drying. The wine combines indigenous and international varieties within the appassimento tradition.