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Monte Grande
Soave Classico DOC
Our Cru. The Garganega grapes harvested at over–ripeness and the Trebbiano di Soave grapes bearing an important acidic profile guarantee the wine’s great aging potential.
Production area Monteforte d’Alpone
Vineyard age 60 years
Exposure south
Altitude 150 meters
Soil type volcanic
Grape variety 70% Garganega, 30% Trebbiano di Soave
Runing system Pergola Veronese/Guyot
Yield per hectare 50 hl/ha
Harvest period Trebbiano di Soave is harveted in mid September. Cut of the Garganega vines shoot on the first dawning moon of September. Air–drying of the grapes on the vines for one month. Harvest in mid October.
Winemaking techniques the grapes are destemmed and pressed softly. Fermentation is carried out at 13°C, fermentation in steel tanks and aging in large 30 hl casks made of Allier oak. The wine is then left in casks to mature for 10 months.
DESCRIPTION
An outstanding olfactory complexity of mature exotic fruit and yellow citrus fruits. On the palate it has good freshness with a long finish of sweet almond and vanilla. Thanks to its structure this wine has a good aging potential. Due to its structural complexity, it can withstand lengthy aging in the bottle.
Perfect with shellfish and fish dishes as red tuna or seabass. Ideal served with quiche, seafood risotto and with meat roast.