Ratings
PG 92 · WS 90
Identity
| Producer | Bertani |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense ruby red color |
| Aroma | Fruity notes of cherry and underbrush, enriched with sensations of spice and chocolate |
| Palate | Tannin prevails in the mouth, with a meaty, savory palate; velvety, well-balanced, full and round with lively and intense grip and sapid finish |
| Finish | Long, persistent finish with sapid character |
| Food Pairing | Roasted red meat, grilled red meat, flavorful first-course dishes, medium-strong cheeses |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Total Acidity | 5.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 9 months in 30, 50 and 75 hectolitre Veronese-Bertani French oak barrels, then 3 months in bottle |
| Fermentation | First fermentation in wide shallow steel tanks at 20-22°C for about 2 weeks; second fermentation (Ripasso) in March on Amarone skins |
Terroir
| Soil | White limestone (calcium carbonate) and red limestone soils (Iron + Manganese) |
| Vine Age | Average age 15-20 years |
Interesting facts
| Bertani is a historic winery founded in 1857, known for blending tradition with innovation in Valpolicella wines. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |