Campo Massimo
I.G.TCorvina wine originates from one single red berry grape variety.
In the line "Campo Massimo" Corvina, we give relevance to the longevity of this grape, celebrating its features.
As a matter of fact, this grape can express complex aromas, such as vegetal hints of fig leaf, hop and sweet spices turning into suggestions of tobacco, black pepper and mint and balsamic clues with the ageing. All these play a key role in the aromatic longevity of this wine.
- Organoleptic properties
ruby red color with grenade motif.
Complex to the nose, the fruit is still well recognizable. You may smell scents of fig leaf, black pepper and balsamic notes.
Dry, still evolving tannin, yet well-balanced thanks to fresh and powerful hints with a background of sweet spices.
- Grapes Varieties
- Corvina Veronese 100%
- Vineyards
- grapes come from vineyards of own property, grown on espalier
- Altitude
- 150-200 MSL
- Soil
- Morainic hills south of Lake Garda, 150-200 MSL
- Cultivation
- grown on espalier
- Vineyard Age
- 25/30 years
- No. of Stumps
- 5,000 stumps/ha
- Yield
- 80 quintals/hectare
- Harvest
- end September – begin October, when grapes are fully ripe
- Vinification
careful picking of the grapes, destemming and crushing. After a short steeping, fermentation takes place at controlled temperature. Several replacements and délestages are then carried out to obtain a complex wine, ready for ageing. Refinement in French oak barrels for at least 16 months before bottling.
- The producer recommends
as a medium structured wine, it is ideal with first courses of the Veronese tradition, such as tagliatelle with chicken liver, soups and risotto. Outstanding with grilled red meat or roasts.
- Serving Temperature
- 12 – 15 °C
- Alcohol Content
- 13 – 13,5 % Vol.
