Bought at musella winery in 2017, just had it on NY eve. Fantastic!! — 5 years ago
beautiful clean smooth pallet — 9 years ago
Great one. Syrupy almost like port without the sugars. — 8 months ago
First year of production: 1997
Vineyard: Corvina 50% and Cabernet Sauvignon 50%
Geographical Location: Veneto – Italy Northeast of Verona, in the hill that divides Montorio from the Valle d’Illasi
Extension: 27 hectares of new shoulder pad
Plant date: 1960 to 1999.
Composition of the soil: Limestone with prevalence of iron red clay in the vineyards The Perlar and Palazzina, medium tufa clay dough in the Mount of the Dragon
Strains per hectare: 5/7000 to shoulder.
Harvest: From late August to mid-September.
Yield per plant: 1 kg.
Climate trend: Cold and dry winter. High temperatures arrive in March
moving the shoots well in advance, the flowering already begins
mid-May. Heavy rains at the beginning of summer, which
keep productivity low. Hot and dry summer, almost
without precipitation. Early harvest start at the end of August and
excellent harvest until the end of September. Great vintage.
Winemaking technique: Cabernet Sauvignon harvesting is about a week ahead
Corvina. Both grapes are placed in withering
, but the Cabernet is already being pinched after two weeks,
corvina is left for up to three weeks in the boxes.
Separate vinification and rest for 18 months in new tonneau for the
Cabernet and one or two years old for the Corvina. After
assembly waits a few months before bottling. — 5 years ago
The nose is amazing. Rich dark fruits and leather. Took an hour and half to open up after a decant. — 9 years ago
Great for pizza night — 3 years ago
Orange, Citrus and lemon zest on the nose with the same flavors plus some lychee when tasting. A nice crisp and refreshing rosé. — 6 years ago
Delicious. — 11 years ago
Devin B
What a fun region! Lots of leather, cherries, and warm sweet spices with a hint of lavender. — 5 months ago