I.G.P. Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti. Late Harvest Raisin Wine
Denomination
I.G.P. Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti. Late Harvest Raisin Wine
Wine
35% Chardonnay – 50% Traminer – 15% Syrah
Type of cultivation
In densely planted rows with pruning à la Guyot (n. 9.730 plants/hectare)
Production
Late period grape picking, at the end of October with very limited production and presence of botrytis and berries gently dried. Then further raisining in crates
follows in a dry and airy environment which is constantly controlled bunch by bunch manually and carefully until February with a final reduction of 70% in weight/grapes
Place of production
“Collina Zinzèle” vineyards on the slopes of Monte Baldo, at an altitude of 350m
Vinification
Direct crushing of the grapes in the winepress with extraction of colouring agents and followed by vinification without skins and slow fermentation in barriques for 5-6 months
Wine refining
First racking and subsequent bottling for long ageing in bottles (for over a year)
Alcoholic strength
13,5% vol. and 110 g./l. natural sugar residue
Colour
Amber with glints of copper
Smell
Floral, citrusy, with hints of peach and apricot
Taste
Delicate, smoothly intense
Ageing
Collector’s wine that may be kept for a long time
Serving temperature
Pleasantly served at 12° – 14° C
Best with
At the end of a meal, great with fine desserts. Pleasant with marbled or fresh goat cheese, accompanied with honey.
Contattare Marco e Rosanna
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