DESCRIPTION OF 2021 VINTAGE
2021 was an extremely pleasant, balanced year. Spring and summer were characterised by warm, favourable temperatures. An excellent end to the season was enhanced by welcome rainfall that brought renewed vigour to the vines and led to the perfect phenolic ripening of the grapes. This was followed by a dry winter.
The wines from this year feature notes of jasmine, hawthorn and acacia blossom. These graceful, pleasantly balanced wines have the potential to age magnificently.
GARGANEGA
PRODUCTION AREA
Hillside vineyards in the village of Illasi, province of Verona. Altitude 175 m a.s.l., North-East and South aspect. Pergola Veronese training system. Alluvial soil with skeletal material. Yield approx. 80 q/ha.
HARVEST
This Passito is produced only in the best vintages. Hand-picked, selecting the best bunches in October, upon reaching perfect phenolic ripeness. The grapes are laid out on trays and left to dry to concentrate sugars, aromas, extracts, and glycerin.
VINIFICATION
Drying of the grapes for 5 months, crushing and destemming of the grapes, soft pressing, fermentation of the free-run must at a controlled temperature of 16–18°C in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and intense flavor until bottling. Long bottle aging for at least one year before release.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13 % Vol.
COLOUR
Bright golden-yellow.
AROMA
Floral bouquet with hints of candied fruit, apricot, peach and white figs.
FLAVOUR
Stylish, well-balanced and lingering, with a surprisingly full flavour.
PAIRINGS
Excellent dessert wine at the end of a meal. Also excellent with mature and fermented cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
10°C – 12°C.
