Amarone Figaretto D.O.C.G.

Tech Sheet

Territory

Location: Valpantena
Denomination: Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Vineyard: Brolo del Figaretto
Grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta, Corvinone e Croatina
Production area: Own vineyards in Valpantena between Poiano and Quinto in vicinity Figaretto.

Vineyards: Situated on a hillside with southern exposure, clay soil, strongly calcareous. The plants are Gujot with a density of 4500 vines per hectare and in part to pergola with 3000 vines per hectare.
Harvest: By hand in wooden case in the third October decade.

Winemaking and aging

Winemaking: Is carried out after drying for 120 days in our loft with a weight loss of 55%. The grapes are crushed by gravity into small stainless steel vats for 50 hl. Conduct daily pumping delestage throughout the duration of fermentation.

Temperature: Controlled at 18-20°C.

Maturation: Ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.

Tasting Notes

Organoleptic analysis: Deep ruby red color, looks nice with hints of ripe red fruit, hints of spice and leather, full-bodied, round, soft, very elegant and long finish.
Food matching: Shown with main courses of venison, frayed and wonderful companion horse with cheese or dessert.
Serving temperature: 16-18°C.

Alcohol content: 16% Vol.