VANNI I.G.T. ROSSO VERONESE 2017 

Name: Vanni I.G.T. Rosso Veronese

Grape Varieties: Corvina Veronese 40%, Corvinone 60%

Geographical location: Fumane, Verona, in the historically classic hill zone of Valpolicella

Altitude: 350-400 m a.s.l.

Exposition: South-East

Type of soil: mixed soil, mostly clay, chalky and rich of rocks and stones

Plantation system: simple guyot

Implant density: about 5.000 vines/he

Harvest: begins during the last ten days of september and it's done by hand. 

Withering: natural withering in drying rooms (fruttaio).

Vinification: Pressing and rasping happen during January's first half 

Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for approximately 25 days

Ageing: in brand new barriques for about 18 months and in the bottles for about 14 months 

Alcohol degree: 14,5% - Total acidity: 5.35 g/l - Residual sugars: 1.8 g/l - PH: 3.20

Bottles: 750 ML

Organoleptic profile: The wine displays a ruby red colour, dense but very bright. The nose is initially touched by sweet caramelised cherry and small red fruits in spirit notes among which we can distingush raspberry and black cherry. These slowly let room to undergrowth balsamic feels that remind of moss, humus and resin. The bouquet finds completion in interesting toasty sensations of pepper, coffee and tobacco. In the mouth it has a powerful and sharp impact: its lashing freshness and enveloping alcoholic warmth fight for dominance over an overall bright and sapid palate. Closing up the sip we get prominent and elegant tannins, in which the toasty notes have a final come-back.

Food pairing: Vanni is a wine of great character and, with its energetic flavour, pairs well with succulent dishes of strong taste like roasted duck, braised hare meat or stewed boar. Interesting also with truffle.