About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine draws on selected Garganega grapes from several vineyards across the commune of Monteforte d’Alpone. The soils are volcanic and rich in mineral substances. Yield is 125 quintals per hectare.

Grapes

100% Garganega.

Vinification

Harvest takes place at the end of September. The grapes then dry for 3–4 months, suspended on special strings known as picai to improve ventilation. After pressing, the first fermentation occurs in wooden vats with exposure to air. This brings natural oxidation of the must and the formation of an indigenous surface flora called telarina. The must is subsequently transferred to small wooden barrels to complete fermentation; the bungholes are sealed with cement.

Ageing

The wine evolves and matures in the sealed wooden barrels for six years.

Technical data

Veneto Bianco Passito IGT. The selected technical sheet gives approximately 13% alcohol, while the product page gives approximately 12.5%. Production is about 500 bottles in 375 ml and 1,500 ml formats.

Tasting profile

Amber in colour, with a broad aromatic range spanning raisins, candied fruit, tobacco and mineral nuances. The palate is dense and balanced: acidity offsets the residual sweetness and carries the wine into a long, elegant finish.