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Graceful and well-structured red
wine, obtained from Rebo and Barbera grapes, gently
aged in used french oak barriques
for 10 months. It is characterized
by elegant fruited aromas, from
mature cherry to wild berries. It
pairs well with steaks and red
meat. Alcohol
13% by vol
RECENT AWARDS AND REVIEWS
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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 Benaco
Bresciano IGT
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Typology red
Grapes Rebo 70%, Barbera 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 7 - 8 tons
Planting density 4,400 vines
per hectare
Training system guyot
espalier
Harvest manual in the first decade of
October
Vinification traditional in
red: in absence of stems, maceration
22 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 2007
Color deep ruby-red with
purple glances
Scent fruity, with clear ripe
cherries and berries aromas
Taste intense, full-bodied
and harmonious, fruity with light
toasted and mineral notes, rich of
sweet tannins; long aftertaste
Alcohol 13,50% vol
Acidity 5,50g/l
Total dry extract 31,00g/l
Residual sugar dry
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TASTING NOTES
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Pairings steaks, red meat
Temperature best served at 19°-20°C
(64°-68°F); it is recommended
to broach the bottle one or two
hours before serving
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