RED IGT VENETO

Villa Giustinian

Grape variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Alcohol content

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Analysis

Acidity: < 5,5 g/l Residual sugars: < 1 g/l

Soil

Medium clay soil with silt (calcareous substrate) Roncade, Teson and Pantiera vineyards.

Training system

Guyot and spur cordon Density: > 5.000 plants/ha; yield: < 60 ql/ha

Harvest

Second half of September and first half of October

Vinification

De-stemming and crushing; alcoholic fermentation with maceration with skin contact for at least 12 days, including frequent pumping-over and devatting. Malolactic fermentation before aging in wood.

Aging

In French oak barriques and tonneaux of first and second passage for 18 to 24 months, assembled in 18 hl barrels. Further ageing in the bottle for a few months

Color

Ruby red tending to garnet

Aroma

Intense, ethereal, slightly oaky, it offers ripe fruit complemented by hints of spice. Tertiary aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, liquorice, cocoa, leather.

Taste

Dry, savoury, warm, rich in tannins that have been softened by ageing in barriques and tonneaux; remarkably persistent with a plum and cherry aftertaste

Serving

18 - 20 °C

Pairings

Important red meat dishes and roasts. Becomes a meditation wine with ageing.

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