Harvest Manual selection of selected bunches undertaken in the middle ten days of September
Appassimento (drying process) Natural partial drying of the grapes in the drying facility with a drop in weight of 40-50%.
Vinification De-stemming and soft pressing of grapes carried out in January
Fermentation In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature
Ageing 48 months in French oak barriques; 6 months blended together and approx. 1 years of ageing in the bottle

The vintage was characterized by fairly high temperatures and healthy grapes that were perfectly intact at harvest time. The ripening phase required two emergency irrigations in the upper hillside vineyards and also benefitted from the timely rainfall of 20th August, which helped maintain the physiological balance of the vines, resulting in the complete aromatic and phenolic ripening of the grapes. The absence of rain, except on two days, during the harvest period meant that the work was carried out easily and almost without interruption. The forecast is that vintage 2015 wines will be complex and long-lived, characterized by slightly above average alcohol content and a good balance between
acidity and extract.

Exposure to the south-east guarantees perfect ripening of the bunches and captures great aromatic expression. The lengthy ageing process in the cellar confers depth and layers to the aromas, with the dark fruit initially forward and then yielding more and more space to spicy notes, coffee and medicinal herbs. The impact on the palate is decisive and powerful, with the mouthfeel gaining grip and finesse thanks to the supple acidic impetus.

Ageing potential more than 20 years.

Region Veneto
Area Valpolicella Classica, Fumane, Verona

Soil characteristic Loose and pebbly, rich in stony matter. Significant magnesium and iron
content and a low level of clay
Alcohol content 16.69% Vol