"NEPITELLO" RED VERONESE IGT

NAME
Veronese IGT

PRODUCTION AREA
Veneto, hilly area in the province of Verona, at about 330 m above sea level with calcareous-clayey soils rich in skeleton but poor in organic matter.

GRAPE VARIETIES
Corvina and Corvinone 80%, Oseleta 10%, Syrah 10%

VINIFICATION
Soft pressing and destemming of the grapes. Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally around October in barriques.

REFINEMENT
16 months in second passage French oak barriques, placed for 2 months in Slavonian oak barrels and finally 10 months in bottle before being placed on the market.

ALCOHOL CONTENT 13.50% Vol.
TOTAL ACIDITY 5.80 g/l.
RESIDUAL SUGAR 3.80 g/l.

TASTING
It has a deep ruby ​​red color and a full and enveloping bouquet, with notes of wild berries combined with hints of juniper, tobacco and coffee. The fruit and acidity given by the Corvina, the spices and the softness of the Syrah, combined with the aging in the cellar are best expressed in this red with a beautiful structure and tannins, endowed with great potential in terms of longevity.

MATCH
The gustatory persistence of this great wine goes perfectly with dishes having a similar sensorial quality in particular if enriched with spices and aromatic herbs, such as in rich meat-based preparations, braised meats and stews. Also excellent with particularly tasty meats such as lamb and kid.

SERVING TEMPERATURE 18 °C in a large glass.