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Grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella.
Vineyard area: The grapes were grown on the hills of Fumane and San Pietro in Cariano, in places denominated Rasso, Monte Tenda and Monte Crosetta. Here the terroir is characterised by a high rock content,  therefore suitable for the production of fine red wines.
Yield: almost 7 tonnes (3000 to 5000 vines per hectare).
Training system: Guyot, double pergola, single pergola.
Harvest Date: Form mid-September to the beginning of October. Only manual harvesting for a careful control of the grapes.
Vinification: Traditional vinification in tronconic stainless steel tank. The wine remained for 15 days on the skins.
Elevage: At least 12 months in wooden barrels. After bottling the wine is aged for some months in the estate’s cellar before being released to the market.

Alcohol content: 14,5%
Total acidity: 5,4 g/l
Sugars: 87 g/l

Intense ruby red colour with a slight purple hue. Bitter cherry aromas and sweet tabacco harmonise with undertones of wild berry and cocoa. The taste is both balanced and full flavoured, spicy and satisfying.