GRAPES BLEND

Groppello 30% Barbera 25% Sangiovese 25% Marzemino 20%

AGE OF THE VINEYARD

About 25 years grapevine

COMPOSITION OF THE SOIL

The lithological composition of these vineyards is varied: rich in organic matter in the innermost hilly area, and with predominantly sandy soil near the lake.

EXPOSURE

East / West

GEOGRAPHICAL PRODUCTION AREA

The grapes destined for the vinification of this Chiaretto come from different terroirs, which extend within the morainic amphitheater of Valténesi.

BRANCHING

Guyot trellis-training, Simonit pruning method. From 5 to 8 buds for each rod.

AVERAGE YIELD

110 qli/Ha

POTENTIAL AGEING

2 years

SEASON 2023

The 2023 season had completely different connotations compared to previous harvests. Between November and February there were constant rains and good snowfalls in the Alpine and pre-Alpine areas, in particular Monte Baldo remained white until the end of March. Budding began in line with the 2022 vintage, in fact, the first cottony buds showed themselves around March 14th. Until the end of April the climate was mild and windy, allowing the vine to sprout constantly and gradually. From May onwards, however, heavy and constant rainfall occurred, heralding a season that would not be easy from an agronomic point of view. The development of the bunch was slowed down by the sudden vegetative push of the vine, resulting in a delay of around 15 days compared to the 2022 vintage. Complete veraison occurred with a strong general delay, leading the grapes to accumulate high point of acidity until the end of September. Fortunately, as with the last 2 years, the harvest was accompanied by a phase of general good weather, in fact the months of September and October proved to be dry and constantly windy. The first bunch was harvested on the night of September 6th and the extraction of the first musts demonstrated the particularity of the season. The rainy and cool climate characterized the vintage, making it unique from the point of view of gustatory and aromatic freshness.

HARVEST

10th SEPTEMBER TO 15th SEPTEMBER

VINIFICATION

The selected grapes, once in the winery, are pressed and de-stemmed and placed directly in the tank. Here begins the ancient process of "levata di cappello" where the skins, in contact with the must, rise creating a surface layer of pomace, giving the wine its typical coral pink colour. The limpid is then separated and alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature using selected yeasts.The wine, once obtained, is clarified with a static decantation. Subsequently the Chiaretto ages for a short time in the bottle.

SENSORY ANALYSIS

Coral pink color with violet highlights. On the nose it expresses hints of Saturn peach and citrus with a clear note of peach blossom. On the palate there is an excellent balance between minerality and sapidity.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent as a combination for the entire Mediterranean cuisine, from lake fish to fried seafood. Also recommended as an aperitif on warm summer evenings.

No. pcs.

14 000