About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from the Pozzo and Anfiteatro vineyards in Calino, Cazzago San Martino. These hillside sites face north to northwest and occupy steep to moderately sloping ground.
Grapes
Chardonnay forms an important part of the blend, while Pinot Nero plays the defining role.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand in August and placed in crates. After chilling, the whole bunches are gently pressed to obtain only the free-run juice. Each batch is vinified separately. Primary fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks at 13–14 °C, although part of the Chardonnay ferments in new and previously used French oak barriques. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle.
Ageing
The 1997 vintage underwent secondary fermentation and bottle ageing for a total of 162 months.
Tasting profile
Elegant.
Label / history
“Calinos” is a collection of distinctive vintages created as an invitation to experiment.
