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Terra dei Ciliegi Veronese IGT wine — Girardi winery — Dionysus
RedVeronese

Terra dei Ciliegi Veronese IGT

by Girardi · Veneto, Italy

AppellationVeronese
TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Rondinella, Pelara
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
GirardiVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in the Villa Girardi vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico area, where many varieties of cherry tree grow.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless-steel tanks for about six days.

Ageing

The wine rests in steel tanks for at least four months.

Serving and pairing

Pair with macaroni, pasta dishes, white meats or young cheeses.

Label / history

“Terra dei Ciliegi” means “land of cherries” in Italian, referring to the cherry trees found throughout the Valpolicella Classico area.