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Medium body red wine, obtained
from Groppello, Barbera, Marzemino
and Sangiovese grapes. It is a well
balanced wine, with a rather saline
character and a persistent and
complex spciy and herbaceous
aftertaste. It pairs nicely with
strong flavours like roasts and
stewed meat, game and the
traditional grilled spit.
Alcohol 13,0% by vol
RECENT AWARDS AND REVIEWS
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Vintage 2006
GAMBERO
ROSSO 2011 Guide
2 Glasses
Vintage 2005
GAMBERO
ROSSO 2010 Guide
2 Glasses
GARDA
CLASSICO 4th National
Competition - Polpenazze d/G
classified ECCELLENTE (first
rate)
Vintage 2004
GARDA
CLASSICO 3th National
Competition - Polpenazze d/G
classified ECCELLENTE (first
rate)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Appellation Garda
Classico DOC
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Typology red
Grapes Groppello 50%, Barbera
20%, Marzemino and Sangiovese 30%
Production area Valtènesi,
morainic hills of the south-eastern
shore of Lake Garda
Exposure South-East, 280m
(784 feet) a.s.l.
Soil type morainic, lightly
sandy with clay veins. Fully grass
covered
Yield per hectare 6 - 8 tons
Planting density 4,400 -
3,300 vines per hectare
Training system guyot
espalier
Harvest manual in the first
decade of October
Vinification
traditional in red: in absence of
stems, maceration 10 days;
maturation 12 months in stainless
steel vats, aged in used oak
(barrique) for 10 – 12 months
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ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
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VINTAGE 2006
Color red with garnet glares
Aroma intense and
complex, fruity with herbs and
spices notes
Taste elegant with wild
strawberries notes, then herbs,
spices, licorice; long and complex
aftertaste
Alcohol 13,00%
Acidity 5,00g/l
Total dry extract 30,00g/l
Residual sugar dry
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TASTING NOTES
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Parings stewed meat, game,
alpine cheeses
Temperature best served at
20°C (68°F); it is
recommended to broach the bottle one
or two hours before serving |
