Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso – Tenuta Sant’Antonio

Production Area
Comune di Mezzane – Località Monti Garbi (Verona).

Terroir
Sandy and silty with white limestone

Grapes
Corvina and Corvinone 70% – Rondinella 20% – Croatina e Oseleta 10%.

Vinification
Grapes are harvested by hand and collected in crates,  followed by a soft pneumatic press.  Alcoholic fermentation  at controlled temperatures with selected organic yeasts that are used for the Amarone grapes followed by a secondary fermatation of the young Valpolicella in October on Amarone pomace.  Natural malolactic fermentation in 500 L barrels with batonnage once a month for 1 year until October following the harvest. Natural cold stabilization of the wine for 10 days at -2 °C.

Aging
12 months in 500L french oak barrels of which 30% will be new and 70% with secondary passage

Colour:

Ruby red

Bouquet:

Taste:

Well balanced, slightly structured with vibrant cherry and bright raspberry flavours.  Well defined tannins with hints of chocolate finishing off with a plummy, blackberry aftertaste.

Food pairing:

First courses with meat based sauces.  All kinds of red meats, roasted or stewed and medium aged cheeses

Alcohol: 14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

14 °C – 16 °C.

Aging Potential:

10 years.